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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,211.96, 39,317.48 and 6,490.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,211.96, 39,317.48 and 6,490.52 is: 9,735.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,211.96 : 39,317.48 = 6,490.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,211.96/39,317.48 = 6,490.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,211.96x = 39,317.48 × 6,490.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,211.96x = 255,190,890.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,190,890.29/26,211.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,735.67

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