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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,045.68, 9,066.87 and 1,662.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,045.68, 9,066.87 and 1,662.11 is: 2,492.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,045.68 : 9,066.87 = 1,662.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,045.68/9,066.87 = 1,662.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,045.68x = 9,066.87 × 1,662.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,045.68x = 15,070,135.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,070,135.30/6,045.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,492.71

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