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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,042.49, 9,063.60 and 1,660.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,042.49, 9,063.60 and 1,660.30 is: 2,490.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,042.49 : 9,063.60 = 1,660.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,042.49/9,063.60 = 1,660.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,042.49x = 9,063.60 × 1,660.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,042.49x = 15,048,295.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,048,295.08/6,042.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,490.41

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