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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,007.46, 9,011.39 and 2,308.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,007.46, 9,011.39 and 2,308.86 is: 3,463.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,007.46 : 9,011.39 = 2,308.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,007.46/9,011.39 = 2,308.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,007.46x = 9,011.39 × 2,308.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,007.46x = 20,806,026.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,806,026.37/6,007.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,463.37

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