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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,260, 39,390 and 6,804

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,260, 39,390 and 6,804 is: 10,206

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,260 : 39,390 = 6,804 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,260/39,390 = 6,804/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,260x = 39,390 × 6,804
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,260x = 268,009,560
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,009,560/26,260
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,206

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