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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,312.67, 39,468.47 and 6,591.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,312.67, 39,468.47 and 6,591.33 is: 9,886.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,312.67 : 39,468.47 = 6,591.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,312.67/39,468.47 = 6,591.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,312.67x = 39,468.47 × 6,591.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,312.67x = 260,149,677.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,149,677.41/26,312.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,886.86

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