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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,207.57, 39,310.85 and 6,486.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,207.57, 39,310.85 and 6,486.12 is: 9,729.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,207.57 : 39,310.85 = 6,486.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,207.57/39,310.85 = 6,486.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,207.57x = 39,310.85 × 6,486.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,207.57x = 254,974,857.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,974,857.97/26,207.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,729.06

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