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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,043.66, 9,065.53 and 1,661.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,043.66, 9,065.53 and 1,661.58 is: 2,492.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,043.66 : 9,065.53 = 1,661.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,043.66/9,065.53 = 1,661.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,043.66x = 9,065.53 × 1,661.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,043.66x = 15,063,103.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,063,103.34/6,043.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,492.38

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