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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,043.52, 9,065.28 and 1,661.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,043.52, 9,065.28 and 1,661.63 is: 2,492.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,043.52 : 9,065.28 = 1,661.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,043.52/9,065.28 = 1,661.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,043.52x = 9,065.28 × 1,661.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,043.52x = 15,063,095.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,063,095.88/6,043.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,492.44

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