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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,040.52, 9,059.36 and 1,658.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,040.52, 9,059.36 and 1,658.32 is: 2,487.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,040.52 : 9,059.36 = 1,658.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,040.52/9,059.36 = 1,658.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,040.52x = 9,059.36 × 1,658.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,040.52x = 15,023,317.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,023,317.88/6,040.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,487.09

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