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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,170.14, 39,254.86 and 6,448.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,170.14, 39,254.86 and 6,448.87 is: 9,673.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,170.14 : 39,254.86 = 6,448.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,170.14/39,254.86 = 6,448.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,170.14x = 39,254.86 × 6,448.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,170.14x = 253,149,374.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,149,374.75/26,170.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,673.21

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