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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,630, 38,445 and 6,174

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,630, 38,445 and 6,174 is: 9,261

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,630 : 38,445 = 6,174 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,630/38,445 = 6,174/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,630x = 38,445 × 6,174
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,630x = 237,359,430
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,359,430/25,630
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,261

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