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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,043.32, 9,063.48 and 1,660.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,043.32, 9,063.48 and 1,660.56 is: 2,490.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,043.32 : 9,063.48 = 1,660.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,043.32/9,063.48 = 1,660.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,043.32x = 9,063.48 × 1,660.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,043.32x = 15,050,452.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,050,452.35/6,043.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,490.43

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