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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,264.91, 39,397.70 and 8,734.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,264.91, 39,397.70 and 8,734.74 is: 13,102.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,264.91 : 39,397.70 = 8,734.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,264.91/39,397.70 = 8,734.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,264.91x = 39,397.70 × 8,734.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,264.91x = 344,128,666.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,128,666.10/26,264.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,102.22

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