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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,047.06, 9,070.58 and 1,664.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,047.06, 9,070.58 and 1,664.55 is: 2,496.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,047.06 : 9,070.58 = 1,664.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,047.06/9,070.58 = 1,664.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,047.06x = 9,070.58 × 1,664.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,047.06x = 15,098,438.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,098,438.10/6,047.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,496.83

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