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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,008.31, 9,016.12 and 2,310.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,008.31, 9,016.12 and 2,310.86 is: 3,467.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,008.31 : 9,016.12 = 2,310.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,008.31/9,016.12 = 2,310.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,008.31x = 9,016.12 × 2,310.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,008.31x = 20,834,991.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,834,991.06/6,008.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,467.70

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