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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,006.99, 9,008.16 and 2,308.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,006.99, 9,008.16 and 2,308.21 is: 3,461.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,006.99 : 9,008.16 = 2,308.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,006.99/9,008.16 = 2,308.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,006.99x = 9,008.16 × 2,308.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,006.99x = 20,792,724.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,792,724.99/6,006.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,461.42

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