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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,009.99, 9,010.68 and 2,311.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,009.99, 9,010.68 and 2,311.53 is: 3,465.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,009.99 : 9,010.68 = 2,311.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,009.99/9,010.68 = 2,311.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,009.99x = 9,010.68 × 2,311.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,009.99x = 20,828,457.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,828,457.14/6,009.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,465.64

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