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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,052.14, 9,078.35 and 1,669.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,052.14, 9,078.35 and 1,669.75 is: 2,504.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,052.14 : 9,078.35 = 1,669.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,052.14/9,078.35 = 1,669.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,052.14x = 9,078.35 × 1,669.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,052.14x = 15,158,543.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,158,543.87/6,052.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,504.66

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