Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,034, 37,551 and 6,566
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 25,034, 37,551 and 6,566 is: 9,849
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
25,034 : 37,551 = 6,566 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
25,034/37,551 = 6,566/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
25,034x = 37,551 × 6,566 - Step 4: Simplify right side
25,034x = 246,559,866 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 246,559,866/25,034 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 9,849
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