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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,049.11, 9,073.98 and 1,666.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,049.11, 9,073.98 and 1,666.47 is: 2,499.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,049.11 : 9,073.98 = 1,666.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,049.11/9,073.98 = 1,666.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,049.11x = 9,073.98 × 1,666.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,049.11x = 15,121,515.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,121,515.45/6,049.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,499.79

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