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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,007.71, 39,011.58 and 6,286.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,007.71, 39,011.58 and 6,286.27 is: 9,429.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,007.71 : 39,011.58 = 6,286.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,007.71/39,011.58 = 6,286.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,007.71x = 39,011.58 × 6,286.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,007.71x = 245,237,227.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,237,227.48/26,007.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,429.40

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