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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,042.16, 9,063.28 and 1,660.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,042.16, 9,063.28 and 1,660.08 is: 2,490.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,042.16 : 9,063.28 = 1,660.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,042.16/9,063.28 = 1,660.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,042.16x = 9,063.28 × 1,660.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,042.16x = 15,045,769.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,045,769.86/6,042.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,490.13

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