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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,051.78, 9,077.94 and 1,669.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,051.78, 9,077.94 and 1,669.14 is: 2,503.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,051.78 : 9,077.94 = 1,669.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,051.78/9,077.94 = 1,669.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,051.78x = 9,077.94 × 1,669.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,051.78x = 15,152,352.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,152,352.77/6,051.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,503.78

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