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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,043.43, 9,063.50 and 1,659.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,043.43, 9,063.50 and 1,659.85 is: 2,489.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,043.43 : 9,063.50 = 1,659.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,043.43/9,063.50 = 1,659.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,043.43x = 9,063.50 × 1,659.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,043.43x = 15,043,996.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,043,996.86/6,043.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,489.31

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