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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,044.11, 9,066.48 and 1,661.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,044.11, 9,066.48 and 1,661.47 is: 2,492.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,044.11 : 9,066.48 = 1,661.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,044.11/9,066.48 = 1,661.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,044.11x = 9,066.48 × 1,661.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,044.11x = 15,063,684.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,063,684.53/6,044.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,492.29

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