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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,048.06, 9,072.08 and 1,665.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,048.06, 9,072.08 and 1,665.55 is: 2,498.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,048.06 : 9,072.08 = 1,665.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,048.06/9,072.08 = 1,665.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,048.06x = 9,072.08 × 1,665.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,048.06x = 15,110,002.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,110,002.84/6,048.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,498.32

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