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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,045.14, 9,067.49 and 1,662.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,045.14, 9,067.49 and 1,662.49 is: 2,493.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,045.14 : 9,067.49 = 1,662.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,045.14/9,067.49 = 1,662.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,045.14x = 9,067.49 × 1,662.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,045.14x = 15,074,557.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,074,557.80/6,045.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,493.67

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