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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,049.73, 9,074.46 and 1,667.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,049.73, 9,074.46 and 1,667.09 is: 2,500.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,049.73 : 9,074.46 = 1,667.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,049.73/9,074.46 = 1,667.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,049.73x = 9,074.46 × 1,667.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,049.73x = 15,127,941.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,127,941.52/6,049.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,500.60

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