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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,046.83, 9,070.44 and 1,664.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,046.83, 9,070.44 and 1,664.31 is: 2,496.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,046.83 : 9,070.44 = 1,664.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,046.83/9,070.44 = 1,664.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,046.83x = 9,070.44 × 1,664.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,046.83x = 15,096,024.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,096,024.00/6,046.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,496.52

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