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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,454, 39,687.60 and 7,986

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,454, 39,687.60 and 7,986 is: 11,980.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,454 : 39,687.60 = 7,986 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,454/39,687.60 = 7,986/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,454x = 39,687.60 × 7,986
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,454x = 316,945,173.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,945,173.60/26,454
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,980.99

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