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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,041.36, 9,061.62 and 1,658.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,041.36, 9,061.62 and 1,658.45 is: 2,487.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,041.36 : 9,061.62 = 1,658.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,041.36/9,061.62 = 1,658.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,041.36x = 9,061.62 × 1,658.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,041.36x = 15,028,198.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,028,198.38/6,041.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,487.55

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