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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,045.39, 9,066.69 and 1,663.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,045.39, 9,066.69 and 1,663.20 is: 2,494.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,045.39 : 9,066.69 = 1,663.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,045.39/9,066.69 = 1,663.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,045.39x = 9,066.69 × 1,663.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,045.39x = 15,079,718.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,079,718.81/6,045.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,494.42

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