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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,007.58, 9,009.03 and 2,258.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,007.58, 9,009.03 and 2,258.18 is: 3,386.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,007.58 : 9,009.03 = 2,258.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,007.58/9,009.03 = 2,258.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,007.58x = 9,009.03 × 2,258.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,007.58x = 20,344,011.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,344,011.37/6,007.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,386.39

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