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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,041.79, 9,063.09 and 1,659.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,041.79, 9,063.09 and 1,659.69 is: 2,489.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,041.79 : 9,063.09 = 1,659.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,041.79/9,063.09 = 1,659.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,041.79x = 9,063.09 × 1,659.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,041.79x = 15,041,919.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,041,919.84/6,041.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,489.65

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