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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,059.96, 15,091.17 and 2,664.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,059.96, 15,091.17 and 2,664.57 is: 3,997.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,059.96 : 15,091.17 = 2,664.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,059.96/15,091.17 = 2,664.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,059.96x = 15,091.17 × 2,664.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,059.96x = 40,211,478.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,211,478.85/10,059.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,997.18

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