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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,430.27, 39,646.77 and 6,709.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,430.27, 39,646.77 and 6,709.02 is: 10,063.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,430.27 : 39,646.77 = 6,709.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,430.27/39,646.77 = 6,709.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,430.27x = 39,646.77 × 6,709.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,430.27x = 265,990,972.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,990,972.87/26,430.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,063.88

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