Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,010, 37,515 and 8,594
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 25,010, 37,515 and 8,594 is: 12,891
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
25,010 : 37,515 = 8,594 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
25,010/37,515 = 8,594/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
25,010x = 37,515 × 8,594 - Step 4: Simplify right side
25,010x = 322,403,910 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 322,403,910/25,010 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 12,891
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