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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,047.62, 9,071.74 and 1,664.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,047.62, 9,071.74 and 1,664.98 is: 2,497.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,047.62 : 9,071.74 = 1,664.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,047.62/9,071.74 = 1,664.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,047.62x = 9,071.74 × 1,664.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,047.62x = 15,104,265.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,104,265.67/6,047.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,497.56

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