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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,008.94, 9,007.20 and 2,310.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,008.94, 9,007.20 and 2,310.21 is: 3,462.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,008.94 : 9,007.20 = 2,310.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,008.94/9,007.20 = 2,310.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,008.94x = 9,007.20 × 2,310.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,008.94x = 20,808,523.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,808,523.51/6,008.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,462.93

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