Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,490, 38,235 and 7,022
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 25,490, 38,235 and 7,022 is: 10,533
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
25,490 : 38,235 = 7,022 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
25,490/38,235 = 7,022/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
25,490x = 38,235 × 7,022 - Step 4: Simplify right side
25,490x = 268,486,170 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 268,486,170/25,490 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 10,533
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