Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,074, 37,611 and 6,606
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 25,074, 37,611 and 6,606 is: 9,909
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
25,074 : 37,611 = 6,606 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
25,074/37,611 = 6,606/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
25,074x = 37,611 × 6,606 - Step 4: Simplify right side
25,074x = 248,458,266 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 248,458,266/25,074 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 9,909
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