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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,607.66, 39,913.89 and 6,886.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,607.66, 39,913.89 and 6,886.14 is: 10,329.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,607.66 : 39,913.89 = 6,886.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,607.66/39,913.89 = 6,886.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,607.66x = 39,913.89 × 6,886.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,607.66x = 274,852,634.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,852,634.48/26,607.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,329.83

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