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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,008.96, 9,010.20 and 2,312.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,008.96, 9,010.20 and 2,312.12 is: 3,466.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,008.96 : 9,010.20 = 2,312.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,008.96/9,010.20 = 2,312.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,008.96x = 9,010.20 × 2,312.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,008.96x = 20,832,663.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,832,663.62/6,008.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,466.93

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