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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,060.74, 15,091.89 and 2,665.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,060.74, 15,091.89 and 2,665.02 is: 3,997.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,060.74 : 15,091.89 = 2,665.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,060.74/15,091.89 = 2,665.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,060.74x = 15,091.89 × 2,665.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,060.74x = 40,220,188.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,220,188.69/10,060.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,997.74

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