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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,046.35, 9,068.45 and 1,662.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,046.35, 9,068.45 and 1,662.84 is: 2,493.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,046.35 : 9,068.45 = 1,662.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,046.35/9,068.45 = 1,662.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,046.35x = 9,068.45 × 1,662.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,046.35x = 15,079,373.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,079,373.08/6,046.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,493.96

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