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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,041.66, 9,061.46 and 1,658.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,041.66, 9,061.46 and 1,658.09 is: 2,486.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,041.66 : 9,061.46 = 1,658.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,041.66/9,061.46 = 1,658.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,041.66x = 9,061.46 × 1,658.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,041.66x = 15,024,662.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,024,662.61/6,041.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,486.85

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