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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,320, 37,980 and 6,852

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,320, 37,980 and 6,852 is: 10,278

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,320 : 37,980 = 6,852 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,320/37,980 = 6,852/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,320x = 37,980 × 6,852
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,320x = 260,238,960
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,238,960/25,320
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,278

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