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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,041.61, 9,062.73 and 1,658.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,041.61, 9,062.73 and 1,658.97 is: 2,488.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,041.61 : 9,062.73 = 1,658.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,041.61/9,062.73 = 1,658.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,041.61x = 9,062.73 × 1,658.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,041.61x = 15,034,797.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,034,797.19/6,041.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,488.54

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