Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,534, 57,801 and 9,350
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 38,534, 57,801 and 9,350 is: 14,025
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,534 : 57,801 = 9,350 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,534/57,801 = 9,350/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,534x = 57,801 × 9,350 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,534x = 540,439,350 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 540,439,350/38,534 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 14,025
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