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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,047.73, 9,071.46 and 1,665.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,047.73, 9,071.46 and 1,665.09 is: 2,497.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,047.73 : 9,071.46 = 1,665.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,047.73/9,071.46 = 1,665.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,047.73x = 9,071.46 × 1,665.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,047.73x = 15,104,797.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,104,797.33/6,047.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,497.60

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