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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,054.33, 15,080.78 and 2,658.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,054.33, 15,080.78 and 2,658.62 is: 3,987.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,054.33 : 15,080.78 = 2,658.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,054.33/15,080.78 = 2,658.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,054.33x = 15,080.78 × 2,658.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,054.33x = 40,094,107.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,094,107.67/10,054.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,987.75

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