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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,049.47, 9,074.21 and 1,667.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,049.47, 9,074.21 and 1,667.27 is: 2,500.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,049.47 : 9,074.21 = 1,667.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,049.47/9,074.21 = 1,667.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,049.47x = 9,074.21 × 1,667.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,049.47x = 15,129,158.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,129,158.11/6,049.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,500.91

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