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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,050.27, 9,075.41 and 1,668.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,050.27, 9,075.41 and 1,668.98 is: 2,503.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,050.27 : 9,075.41 = 1,668.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,050.27/9,075.41 = 1,668.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,050.27x = 9,075.41 × 1,668.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,050.27x = 15,146,624.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,146,624.06/6,050.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,503.46

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