Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,640, 57,960 and 10,938
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 38,640, 57,960 and 10,938 is: 16,407
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,640 : 57,960 = 10,938 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,640/57,960 = 10,938/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,640x = 57,960 × 10,938 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,640x = 633,966,480 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 633,966,480/38,640 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 16,407
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