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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,009.31, 9,017.62 and 2,311.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,009.31, 9,017.62 and 2,311.86 is: 3,469.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,009.31 : 9,017.62 = 2,311.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,009.31/9,017.62 = 2,311.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,009.31x = 9,017.62 × 2,311.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,009.31x = 20,847,474.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,847,474.97/6,009.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,469.20

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