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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,041.22, 9,060.42 and 1,659.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,041.22, 9,060.42 and 1,659.03 is: 2,488.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,041.22 : 9,060.42 = 1,659.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,041.22/9,060.42 = 1,659.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,041.22x = 9,060.42 × 1,659.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,041.22x = 15,031,463.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,031,463.29/6,041.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,488.15

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