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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,050.59, 9,074.49 and 1,668.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,050.59, 9,074.49 and 1,668.42 is: 2,502.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,050.59 : 9,074.49 = 1,668.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,050.59/9,074.49 = 1,668.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,050.59x = 9,074.49 × 1,668.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,050.59x = 15,140,060.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,140,060.61/6,050.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,502.25

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