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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,720, 38,580 and 7,252

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,720, 38,580 and 7,252 is: 10,878

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,720 : 38,580 = 7,252 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,720/38,580 = 7,252/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,720x = 38,580 × 7,252
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,720x = 279,782,160
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,782,160/25,720
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,878

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