Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,606, 38,409 and 6,150
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 25,606, 38,409 and 6,150 is: 9,225
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
25,606 : 38,409 = 6,150 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
25,606/38,409 = 6,150/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
25,606x = 38,409 × 6,150 - Step 4: Simplify right side
25,606x = 236,215,350 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 236,215,350/25,606 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 9,225
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