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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,061.02, 15,091.53 and 2,666.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,061.02, 15,091.53 and 2,666.06 is: 3,999.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,061.02 : 15,091.53 = 2,666.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,061.02/15,091.53 = 2,666.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,061.02x = 15,091.53 × 2,666.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,061.02x = 40,234,924.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,234,924.47/10,061.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,999.09

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