Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,734, 58,101 and 9,550
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 38,734, 58,101 and 9,550 is: 14,325
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,734 : 58,101 = 9,550 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,734/58,101 = 9,550/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,734x = 58,101 × 9,550 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,734x = 554,864,550 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 554,864,550/38,734 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 14,325
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