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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,313.28, 39,470.25 and 8,783.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,313.28, 39,470.25 and 8,783.11 is: 13,174.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,313.28 : 39,470.25 = 8,783.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,313.28/39,470.25 = 8,783.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,313.28x = 39,470.25 × 8,783.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,313.28x = 346,671,547.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,671,547.48/26,313.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,174.78

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