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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,058.87, 15,089.00 and 2,663.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,058.87, 15,089.00 and 2,663.25 is: 3,995.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,058.87 : 15,089.00 = 2,663.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,058.87/15,089.00 = 2,663.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,058.87x = 15,089.00 × 2,663.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,058.87x = 40,185,765.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,185,765.93/10,058.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,995.06

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