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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,042.41, 9,063.73 and 1,660.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,042.41, 9,063.73 and 1,660.25 is: 2,490.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,042.41 : 9,063.73 = 1,660.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,042.41/9,063.73 = 1,660.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,042.41x = 9,063.73 × 1,660.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,042.41x = 15,048,008.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,048,008.26/6,042.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,490.40

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