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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,060.24, 15,089.04 and 2,665.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,060.24, 15,089.04 and 2,665.24 is: 3,997.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,060.24 : 15,089.04 = 2,665.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,060.24/15,089.04 = 2,665.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,060.24x = 15,089.04 × 2,665.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,060.24x = 40,215,912.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,215,912.97/10,060.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,997.51

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