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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,006.89, 9,010.98 and 2,312.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,006.89, 9,010.98 and 2,312.25 is: 3,468.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,006.89 : 9,010.98 = 2,312.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,006.89/9,010.98 = 2,312.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,006.89x = 9,010.98 × 2,312.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,006.89x = 20,835,638.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,835,638.51/6,006.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,468.63

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