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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,056.24, 15,085.13 and 2,660.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,056.24, 15,085.13 and 2,660.51 is: 3,990.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,056.24 : 15,085.13 = 2,660.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,056.24/15,085.13 = 2,660.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,056.24x = 15,085.13 × 2,660.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,056.24x = 40,134,050.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,134,050.49/10,056.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,990.96

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