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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,050.55, 9,075.86 and 1,668.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,050.55, 9,075.86 and 1,668.24 is: 2,502.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,050.55 : 9,075.86 = 1,668.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,050.55/9,075.86 = 1,668.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,050.55x = 9,075.86 × 1,668.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,050.55x = 15,140,712.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,140,712.69/6,050.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,502.37

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