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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,040.62, 9,060.94 and 1,658.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,040.62, 9,060.94 and 1,658.11 is: 2,487.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,040.62 : 9,060.94 = 1,658.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,040.62/9,060.94 = 1,658.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,040.62x = 9,060.94 × 1,658.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,040.62x = 15,024,035.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,024,035.22/6,040.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,487.17

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