Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,574, 38,361 and 7,106
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 25,574, 38,361 and 7,106 is: 10,659
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
25,574 : 38,361 = 7,106 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
25,574/38,361 = 7,106/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
25,574x = 38,361 × 7,106 - Step 4: Simplify right side
25,574x = 272,593,266 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 272,593,266/25,574 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 10,659
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