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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,059.39, 15,089.76 and 2,663.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,059.39, 15,089.76 and 2,663.75 is: 3,995.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,059.39 : 15,089.76 = 2,663.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,059.39/15,089.76 = 2,663.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,059.39x = 15,089.76 × 2,663.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,059.39x = 40,195,385.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,195,385.92/10,059.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,995.81

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