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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,045.36, 9,068.10 and 1,662.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,045.36, 9,068.10 and 1,662.96 is: 2,494.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,045.36 : 9,068.10 = 1,662.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,045.36/9,068.10 = 1,662.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,045.36x = 9,068.10 × 1,662.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,045.36x = 15,079,887.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,079,887.58/6,045.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,494.46

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