Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,766, 38,649 and 6,310
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 25,766, 38,649 and 6,310 is: 9,465
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
25,766 : 38,649 = 6,310 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
25,766/38,649 = 6,310/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
25,766x = 38,649 × 6,310 - Step 4: Simplify right side
25,766x = 243,875,190 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 243,875,190/25,766 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 9,465
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