Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,730, 38,595 and 7,262
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 25,730, 38,595 and 7,262 is: 10,893
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
25,730 : 38,595 = 7,262 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
25,730/38,595 = 7,262/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
25,730x = 38,595 × 7,262 - Step 4: Simplify right side
25,730x = 280,276,890 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 280,276,890/25,730 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 10,893
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