Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,698, 38,547 and 7,230
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 25,698, 38,547 and 7,230 is: 10,845
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
25,698 : 38,547 = 7,230 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
25,698/38,547 = 7,230/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
25,698x = 38,547 × 7,230 - Step 4: Simplify right side
25,698x = 278,694,810 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 278,694,810/25,698 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 10,845
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