Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,891, 43,336.50 and 7,003
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 28,891, 43,336.50 and 7,003 is: 10,504.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
28,891 : 43,336.50 = 7,003 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
28,891/43,336.50 = 7,003/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
28,891x = 43,336.50 × 7,003 - Step 4: Simplify right side
28,891x = 303,485,509.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 303,485,509.50/28,891 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 10,504.50
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