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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,043.42, 9,063.96 and 1,659.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,043.42, 9,063.96 and 1,659.76 is: 2,489.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,043.42 : 9,063.96 = 1,659.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,043.42/9,063.96 = 1,659.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,043.42x = 9,063.96 × 1,659.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,043.42x = 15,043,998.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,043,998.25/6,043.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,489.32

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