Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,008, 37,512 and 8,592
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 25,008, 37,512 and 8,592 is: 12,888
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
25,008 : 37,512 = 8,592 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
25,008/37,512 = 8,592/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
25,008x = 37,512 × 8,592 - Step 4: Simplify right side
25,008x = 322,303,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 322,303,104/25,008 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 12,888
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