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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,041.30, 9,061.86 and 1,658.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,041.30, 9,061.86 and 1,658.76 is: 2,488.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,041.30 : 9,061.86 = 1,658.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,041.30/9,061.86 = 1,658.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,041.30x = 9,061.86 × 1,658.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,041.30x = 15,031,450.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,031,450.89/6,041.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,488.12

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