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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,721, 40,082.04 and 8,253

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,721, 40,082.04 and 8,253 is: 12,379.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,721 : 40,082.04 = 8,253 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,721/40,082.04 = 8,253/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,721x = 40,082.04 × 8,253
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,721x = 330,797,076.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,797,076.12/26,721
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,379.67

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