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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,058.36, 15,088.30 and 2,662.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,058.36, 15,088.30 and 2,662.78 is: 3,994.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,058.36 : 15,088.30 = 2,662.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,058.36/15,088.30 = 2,662.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,058.36x = 15,088.30 × 2,662.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,058.36x = 40,176,823.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,176,823.47/10,058.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,994.37

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