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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,060.52, 15,090.78 and 2,665.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,060.52, 15,090.78 and 2,665.56 is: 3,998.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,060.52 : 15,090.78 = 2,665.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,060.52/15,090.78 = 2,665.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,060.52x = 15,090.78 × 2,665.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,060.52x = 40,225,379.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,225,379.54/10,060.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,998.34

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