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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,045.48, 9,068.27 and 1,663.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,045.48, 9,068.27 and 1,663.18 is: 2,494.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,045.48 : 9,068.27 = 1,663.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,045.48/9,068.27 = 1,663.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,045.48x = 9,068.27 × 1,663.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,045.48x = 15,082,134.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,082,134.31/6,045.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,494.78

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