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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,060.59, 15,090.93 and 2,665.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,060.59, 15,090.93 and 2,665.11 is: 3,997.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,060.59 : 15,090.93 = 2,665.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,060.59/15,090.93 = 2,665.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,060.59x = 15,090.93 × 2,665.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,060.59x = 40,218,988.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,218,988.45/10,060.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,997.68

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