Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,894, 43,341 and 7,006
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 28,894, 43,341 and 7,006 is: 10,509
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
28,894 : 43,341 = 7,006 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
28,894/43,341 = 7,006/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
28,894x = 43,341 × 7,006 - Step 4: Simplify right side
28,894x = 303,647,046 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 303,647,046/28,894 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 10,509
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