Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,878, 43,317 and 6,990
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 28,878, 43,317 and 6,990 is: 10,485
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
28,878 : 43,317 = 6,990 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
28,878/43,317 = 6,990/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
28,878x = 43,317 × 6,990 - Step 4: Simplify right side
28,878x = 302,785,830 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 302,785,830/28,878 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 10,485
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