Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,962, 40,443 and 7,506
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 26,962, 40,443 and 7,506 is: 11,259
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
26,962 : 40,443 = 7,506 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
26,962/40,443 = 7,506/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
26,962x = 40,443 × 7,506 - Step 4: Simplify right side
26,962x = 303,565,158 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 303,565,158/26,962 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 11,259
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