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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,041.14, 9,060.64 and 1,657.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,041.14, 9,060.64 and 1,657.56 is: 2,486.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,041.14 : 9,060.64 = 1,657.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,041.14/9,060.64 = 1,657.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,041.14x = 9,060.64 × 1,657.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,041.14x = 15,018,554.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,018,554.44/6,041.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,486.05

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