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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,042.27, 9,063.41 and 1,660.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,042.27, 9,063.41 and 1,660.38 is: 2,490.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,042.27 : 9,063.41 = 1,660.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,042.27/9,063.41 = 1,660.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,042.27x = 9,063.41 × 1,660.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,042.27x = 15,048,704.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,048,704.70/6,042.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,490.57

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