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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,146, 39,219 and 6,690

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,146, 39,219 and 6,690 is: 10,035

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,146 : 39,219 = 6,690 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,146/39,219 = 6,690/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,146x = 39,219 × 6,690
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,146x = 262,375,110
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,375,110/26,146
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,035

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