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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,618, 38,427 and 7,150

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,618, 38,427 and 7,150 is: 10,725

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,618 : 38,427 = 7,150 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,618/38,427 = 7,150/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,618x = 38,427 × 7,150
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,618x = 274,753,050
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,753,050/25,618
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,725

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