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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,046.61, 9,070.23 and 1,663.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,046.61, 9,070.23 and 1,663.97 is: 2,496.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,046.61 : 9,070.23 = 1,663.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,046.61/9,070.23 = 1,663.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,046.61x = 9,070.23 × 1,663.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,046.61x = 15,092,590.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,092,590.61/6,046.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,496.04

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