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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,251.56, 39,377.48 and 6,530.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,251.56, 39,377.48 and 6,530.11 is: 9,795.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,251.56 : 39,377.48 = 6,530.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,251.56/39,377.48 = 6,530.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,251.56x = 39,377.48 × 6,530.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,251.56x = 257,139,275.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,139,275.92/26,251.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,795.20

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