Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,363.52, 39,545.28 and 6,642
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 26,363.52, 39,545.28 and 6,642 is: 9,963
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
26,363.52 : 39,545.28 = 6,642 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
26,363.52/39,545.28 = 6,642/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
26,363.52x = 39,545.28 × 6,642 - Step 4: Simplify right side
26,363.52x = 262,659,749.76 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 262,659,749.76/26,363.52 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 9,963
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