Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,408, 38,112 and 6,940
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 25,408, 38,112 and 6,940 is: 10,410
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
25,408 : 38,112 = 6,940 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
25,408/38,112 = 6,940/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
25,408x = 38,112 × 6,940 - Step 4: Simplify right side
25,408x = 264,497,280 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 264,497,280/25,408 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 10,410
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