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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,043.97, 9,065.97 and 1,661.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,043.97, 9,065.97 and 1,661.78 is: 2,492.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,043.97 : 9,065.97 = 1,661.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,043.97/9,065.97 = 1,661.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,043.97x = 9,065.97 × 1,661.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,043.97x = 15,065,670.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,065,670.29/6,043.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,492.68

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