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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,162.73, 39,243.76 and 6,441.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,162.73, 39,243.76 and 6,441.46 is: 9,662.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,162.73 : 39,243.76 = 6,441.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,162.73/39,243.76 = 6,441.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,162.73x = 39,243.76 × 6,441.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,162.73x = 252,786,996.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,786,996.08/26,162.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,662.10

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