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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,822, 43,233 and 6,934

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,822, 43,233 and 6,934 is: 10,401

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,822 : 43,233 = 6,934 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,822/43,233 = 6,934/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,822x = 43,233 × 6,934
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,822x = 299,777,622
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,777,622/28,822
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,401

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