Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,805, 38,714 and 7,337
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 25,805, 38,714 and 7,337 is: 11,007.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
25,805 : 38,714 = 7,337 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
25,805/38,714 = 7,337/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
25,805x = 38,714 × 7,337 - Step 4: Simplify right side
25,805x = 284,044,618 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 284,044,618/25,805 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 11,007.35
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