Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,764, 38,646 and 6,308
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 25,764, 38,646 and 6,308 is: 9,462
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
25,764 : 38,646 = 6,308 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
25,764/38,646 = 6,308/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
25,764x = 38,646 × 6,308 - Step 4: Simplify right side
25,764x = 243,778,968 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 243,778,968/25,764 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 9,462
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