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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,045.42, 9,066.96 and 1,661.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,045.42, 9,066.96 and 1,661.76 is: 2,492.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,045.42 : 9,066.96 = 1,661.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,045.42/9,066.96 = 1,661.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,045.42x = 9,066.96 × 1,661.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,045.42x = 15,067,111.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,067,111.45/6,045.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,492.32

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