Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,204.48, 37,806.72 and 6,736
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 25,204.48, 37,806.72 and 6,736 is: 10,104
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
25,204.48 : 37,806.72 = 6,736 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
25,204.48/37,806.72 = 6,736/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
25,204.48x = 37,806.72 × 6,736 - Step 4: Simplify right side
25,204.48x = 254,666,065.92 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 254,666,065.92/25,204.48 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 10,104
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