Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,262, 42,393 and 8,806
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 28,262, 42,393 and 8,806 is: 13,209
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
28,262 : 42,393 = 8,806 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
28,262/42,393 = 8,806/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
28,262x = 42,393 × 8,806 - Step 4: Simplify right side
28,262x = 373,312,758 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 373,312,758/28,262 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 13,209
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