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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,008.34, 39,012.51 and 6,286.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,008.34, 39,012.51 and 6,286.89 is: 9,430.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,008.34 : 39,012.51 = 6,286.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,008.34/39,012.51 = 6,286.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,008.34x = 39,012.51 × 6,286.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,008.34x = 245,267,358.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,267,358.99/26,008.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,430.34

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