Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,607, 38,410.50 and 6,151
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 25,607, 38,410.50 and 6,151 is: 9,226.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
25,607 : 38,410.50 = 6,151 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
25,607/38,410.50 = 6,151/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
25,607x = 38,410.50 × 6,151 - Step 4: Simplify right side
25,607x = 236,262,985.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 236,262,985.50/25,607 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 9,226.50
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