Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,112, 37,668 and 6,644
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 25,112, 37,668 and 6,644 is: 9,966
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
25,112 : 37,668 = 6,644 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
25,112/37,668 = 6,644/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
25,112x = 37,668 × 6,644 - Step 4: Simplify right side
25,112x = 250,266,192 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 250,266,192/25,112 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 9,966
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