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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,051.27, 9,076.90 and 1,668.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,051.27, 9,076.90 and 1,668.73 is: 2,503.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,051.27 : 9,076.90 = 1,668.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,051.27/9,076.90 = 1,668.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,051.27x = 9,076.90 × 1,668.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,051.27x = 15,146,871.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,146,871.31/6,051.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,503.09

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