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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,251.68, 39,377.34 and 6,530.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,251.68, 39,377.34 and 6,530.07 is: 9,795.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,251.68 : 39,377.34 = 6,530.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,251.68/39,377.34 = 6,530.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,251.68x = 39,377.34 × 6,530.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,251.68x = 257,136,786.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,136,786.61/26,251.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,795.06

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