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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,040.68, 9,061.28 and 1,658.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,040.68, 9,061.28 and 1,658.04 is: 2,487.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,040.68 : 9,061.28 = 1,658.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,040.68/9,061.28 = 1,658.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,040.68x = 9,061.28 × 1,658.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,040.68x = 15,023,964.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,023,964.69/6,040.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,487.13

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