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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,109.27, 39,163.73 and 6,388.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,109.27, 39,163.73 and 6,388.11 is: 9,582.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,109.27 : 39,163.73 = 6,388.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,109.27/39,163.73 = 6,388.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,109.27x = 39,163.73 × 6,388.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,109.27x = 250,182,183.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,182,183.31/26,109.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,582.12

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