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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,264.22, 39,396.42 and 6,542.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,264.22, 39,396.42 and 6,542.74 is: 9,814.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,264.22 : 39,396.42 = 6,542.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,264.22/39,396.42 = 6,542.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,264.22x = 39,396.42 × 6,542.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,264.22x = 257,760,532.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,760,532.99/26,264.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,814.13

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