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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,041.54, 9,061.90 and 1,658.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,041.54, 9,061.90 and 1,658.63 is: 2,487.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,041.54 : 9,061.90 = 1,658.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,041.54/9,061.90 = 1,658.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,041.54x = 9,061.90 × 1,658.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,041.54x = 15,030,289.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,030,289.74/6,041.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,487.83

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