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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,039.62, 9,059.44 and 1,657.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,039.62, 9,059.44 and 1,657.11 is: 2,485.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,039.62 : 9,059.44 = 1,657.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,039.62/9,059.44 = 1,657.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,039.62x = 9,059.44 × 1,657.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,039.62x = 15,012,480.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,012,480.33/6,039.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,485.67

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