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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,626, 38,439 and 6,170

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,626, 38,439 and 6,170 is: 9,255

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,626 : 38,439 = 6,170 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,626/38,439 = 6,170/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,626x = 38,439 × 6,170
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,626x = 237,168,630
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,168,630/25,626
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,255

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