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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,008.87, 9,013.31 and 2,312.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,008.87, 9,013.31 and 2,312.84 is: 3,469.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,008.87 : 9,013.31 = 2,312.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,008.87/9,013.31 = 2,312.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,008.87x = 9,013.31 × 2,312.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,008.87x = 20,846,287.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,846,287.27/6,008.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,469.26

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