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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,043.39, 9,063.69 and 1,661.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,043.39, 9,063.69 and 1,661.20 is: 2,491.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,043.39 : 9,063.69 = 1,661.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,043.39/9,063.69 = 1,661.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,043.39x = 9,063.69 × 1,661.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,043.39x = 15,056,601.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,056,601.83/6,043.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,491.42

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