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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,195.66, 39,293.11 and 6,474.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,195.66, 39,293.11 and 6,474.22 is: 9,711.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,195.66 : 39,293.11 = 6,474.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,195.66/39,293.11 = 6,474.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,195.66x = 39,293.11 × 6,474.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,195.66x = 254,392,130.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,392,130.28/26,195.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,711.23

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