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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,312.43, 39,467.74 and 6,591.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,312.43, 39,467.74 and 6,591.16 is: 9,886.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,312.43 : 39,467.74 = 6,591.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,312.43/39,467.74 = 6,591.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,312.43x = 39,467.74 × 6,591.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,312.43x = 260,138,189.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,138,189.18/26,312.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,886.51

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