Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,892, 43,338 and 7,004
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 28,892, 43,338 and 7,004 is: 10,506
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
28,892 : 43,338 = 7,004 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
28,892/43,338 = 7,004/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
28,892x = 43,338 × 7,004 - Step 4: Simplify right side
28,892x = 303,539,352 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 303,539,352/28,892 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 10,506
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