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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,049.06, 9,073.59 and 1,666.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,049.06, 9,073.59 and 1,666.55 is: 2,499.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,049.06 : 9,073.59 = 1,666.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,049.06/9,073.59 = 1,666.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,049.06x = 9,073.59 × 1,666.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,049.06x = 15,121,591.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,121,591.41/6,049.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,499.83

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