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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,005.13, 39,007.80 and 6,283.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,005.13, 39,007.80 and 6,283.66 is: 9,425.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,005.13 : 39,007.80 = 6,283.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,005.13/39,007.80 = 6,283.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,005.13x = 39,007.80 × 6,283.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,005.13x = 245,111,752.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,111,752.55/26,005.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,425.52

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