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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,215.13, 39,322.08 and 6,493.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,215.13, 39,322.08 and 6,493.86 is: 9,740.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,215.13 : 39,322.08 = 6,493.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,215.13/39,322.08 = 6,493.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,215.13x = 39,322.08 × 6,493.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,215.13x = 255,352,082.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,352,082.43/26,215.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,740.64

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