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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,049.22, 9,072.20 and 1,666.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,049.22, 9,072.20 and 1,666.91 is: 2,499.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,049.22 : 9,072.20 = 1,666.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,049.22/9,072.20 = 1,666.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,049.22x = 9,072.20 × 1,666.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,049.22x = 15,122,567.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,122,567.75/6,049.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,499.92

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