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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,060.02, 15,090.03 and 2,665.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,060.02, 15,090.03 and 2,665.06 is: 3,997.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,060.02 : 15,090.03 = 2,665.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,060.02/15,090.03 = 2,665.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,060.02x = 15,090.03 × 2,665.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,060.02x = 40,215,797.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,215,797.63/10,060.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,997.59

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