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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,046.04, 9,067.98 and 1,662.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,046.04, 9,067.98 and 1,662.50 is: 2,493.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,046.04 : 9,067.98 = 1,662.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,046.04/9,067.98 = 1,662.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,046.04x = 9,067.98 × 1,662.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,046.04x = 15,075,516.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,075,516.75/6,046.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,493.45

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