Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,818, 43,227 and 6,930
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 28,818, 43,227 and 6,930 is: 10,395
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
28,818 : 43,227 = 6,930 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
28,818/43,227 = 6,930/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
28,818x = 43,227 × 6,930 - Step 4: Simplify right side
28,818x = 299,563,110 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 299,563,110/28,818 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 10,395
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