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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,041.62, 9,062.44 and 1,659.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,041.62, 9,062.44 and 1,659.11 is: 2,488.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,041.62 : 9,062.44 = 1,659.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,041.62/9,062.44 = 1,659.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,041.62x = 9,062.44 × 1,659.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,041.62x = 15,035,584.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,035,584.83/6,041.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,488.67

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