Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,620.48, 38,430.72 and 7,152
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 25,620.48, 38,430.72 and 7,152 is: 10,728
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
25,620.48 : 38,430.72 = 7,152 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
25,620.48/38,430.72 = 7,152/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
25,620.48x = 38,430.72 × 7,152 - Step 4: Simplify right side
25,620.48x = 274,856,509.44 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 274,856,509.44/25,620.48 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 10,728
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