Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,422, 38,133 and 6,954
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 25,422, 38,133 and 6,954 is: 10,431
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
25,422 : 38,133 = 6,954 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
25,422/38,133 = 6,954/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
25,422x = 38,133 × 6,954 - Step 4: Simplify right side
25,422x = 265,176,882 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 265,176,882/25,422 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 10,431
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