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