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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,050.73, 9,075.96 and 1,668.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,050.73, 9,075.96 and 1,668.09 is: 2,502.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,050.73 : 9,075.96 = 1,668.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,050.73/9,075.96 = 1,668.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,050.73x = 9,075.96 × 1,668.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,050.73x = 15,139,518.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,139,518.12/6,050.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,502.10

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