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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,043.16, 9,063.71 and 1,659.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,043.16, 9,063.71 and 1,659.59 is: 2,489.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,043.16 : 9,063.71 = 1,659.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,043.16/9,063.71 = 1,659.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,043.16x = 9,063.71 × 1,659.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,043.16x = 15,041,988.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,041,988.86/6,043.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,489.10

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