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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,041.98, 9,063.07 and 1,659.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,041.98, 9,063.07 and 1,659.41 is: 2,489.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,041.98 : 9,063.07 = 1,659.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,041.98/9,063.07 = 1,659.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,041.98x = 9,063.07 × 1,659.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,041.98x = 15,039,348.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,039,348.99/6,041.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,489.14

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