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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,046.16, 9,069.40 and 1,663.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,046.16, 9,069.40 and 1,663.60 is: 2,495.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,046.16 : 9,069.40 = 1,663.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,046.16/9,069.40 = 1,663.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,046.16x = 9,069.40 × 1,663.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,046.16x = 15,087,853.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,087,853.84/6,046.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,495.44

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