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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,210.96, 39,315.98 and 6,489.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,210.96, 39,315.98 and 6,489.52 is: 9,734.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,210.96 : 39,315.98 = 6,489.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,210.96/39,315.98 = 6,489.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,210.96x = 39,315.98 × 6,489.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,210.96x = 255,141,838.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,141,838.53/26,210.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,734.17

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