Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,830, 38,745 and 7,362
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 25,830, 38,745 and 7,362 is: 11,043
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
25,830 : 38,745 = 7,362 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
25,830/38,745 = 7,362/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
25,830x = 38,745 × 7,362 - Step 4: Simplify right side
25,830x = 285,240,690 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 285,240,690/25,830 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 11,043
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