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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,044.43, 9,066.63 and 1,662.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,044.43, 9,066.63 and 1,662.21 is: 2,493.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,044.43 : 9,066.63 = 1,662.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,044.43/9,066.63 = 1,662.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,044.43x = 9,066.63 × 1,662.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,044.43x = 15,070,643.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,070,643.05/6,044.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,493.31

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