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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,694, 38,541 and 7,226

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,694, 38,541 and 7,226 is: 10,839

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,694 : 38,541 = 7,226 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,694/38,541 = 7,226/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,694x = 38,541 × 7,226
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,694x = 278,497,266
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,497,266/25,694
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,839

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