Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,890.50, 43,335.76 and 8,114
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 28,890.50, 43,335.76 and 8,114 is: 12,171.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
28,890.50 : 43,335.76 = 8,114 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
28,890.50/43,335.76 = 8,114/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
28,890.50x = 43,335.76 × 8,114 - Step 4: Simplify right side
28,890.50x = 351,626,356.64 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 351,626,356.64/28,890.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 12,171.00
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