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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,052.62, 9,077.88 and 1,669.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,052.62, 9,077.88 and 1,669.08 is: 2,503.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,052.62 : 9,077.88 = 1,669.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,052.62/9,077.88 = 1,669.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,052.62x = 9,077.88 × 1,669.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,052.62x = 15,151,707.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,151,707.95/6,052.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,503.33

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