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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,042.06, 9,063.09 and 1,660.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,042.06, 9,063.09 and 1,660.14 is: 2,490.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,042.06 : 9,063.09 = 1,660.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,042.06/9,063.09 = 1,660.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,042.06x = 9,063.09 × 1,660.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,042.06x = 15,045,998.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,045,998.23/6,042.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,490.21

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