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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,041.68, 9,060.87 and 1,658.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,041.68, 9,060.87 and 1,658.10 is: 2,486.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,041.68 : 9,060.87 = 1,658.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,041.68/9,060.87 = 1,658.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,041.68x = 9,060.87 × 1,658.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,041.68x = 15,023,828.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,023,828.55/6,041.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,486.70

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