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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,042.23, 9,063.45 and 1,659.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,042.23, 9,063.45 and 1,659.66 is: 2,489.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,042.23 : 9,063.45 = 1,659.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,042.23/9,063.45 = 1,659.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,042.23x = 9,063.45 × 1,659.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,042.23x = 15,042,245.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,042,245.43/6,042.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,489.52

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