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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,059.10, 15,087 and 2,664.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,059.10, 15,087 and 2,664.02 is: 3,995.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,059.10 : 15,087 = 2,664.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,059.10/15,087 = 2,664.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,059.10x = 15,087 × 2,664.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,059.10x = 40,192,069.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,192,069.74/10,059.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,995.59

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