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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,060.11, 15,088.50 and 2,665.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,060.11, 15,088.50 and 2,665.02 is: 3,997.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,060.11 : 15,088.50 = 2,665.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,060.11/15,088.50 = 2,665.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,060.11x = 15,088.50 × 2,665.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,060.11x = 40,211,154.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,211,154.27/10,060.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,997.09

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