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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,049.84, 9,074.44 and 1,667.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,049.84, 9,074.44 and 1,667.32 is: 2,500.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,049.84 : 9,074.44 = 1,667.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,049.84/9,074.44 = 1,667.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,049.84x = 9,074.44 × 1,667.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,049.84x = 15,129,995.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,129,995.30/6,049.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,500.89

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