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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,040.56, 9,060.96 and 1,658.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,040.56, 9,060.96 and 1,658.13 is: 2,487.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,040.56 : 9,060.96 = 1,658.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,040.56/9,060.96 = 1,658.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,040.56x = 9,060.96 × 1,658.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,040.56x = 15,024,249.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,024,249.60/6,040.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,487.23

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