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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,059.24, 15,089.64 and 2,663.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,059.24, 15,089.64 and 2,663.52 is: 3,995.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,059.24 : 15,089.64 = 2,663.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,059.24/15,089.64 = 2,663.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,059.24x = 15,089.64 × 2,663.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,059.24x = 40,191,557.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,191,557.93/10,059.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,995.49

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