Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,686, 38,529 and 7,218
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 25,686, 38,529 and 7,218 is: 10,827
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
25,686 : 38,529 = 7,218 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
25,686/38,529 = 7,218/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
25,686x = 38,529 × 7,218 - Step 4: Simplify right side
25,686x = 278,102,322 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 278,102,322/25,686 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 10,827
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