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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,127, 39,197.16 and 7,659

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,127, 39,197.16 and 7,659 is: 11,490.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,127 : 39,197.16 = 7,659 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,127/39,197.16 = 7,659/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,127x = 39,197.16 × 7,659
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,127x = 300,211,048.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,211,048.44/26,127
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,490.45

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