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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,899, 43,348.50 and 7,011

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,899, 43,348.50 and 7,011 is: 10,516.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,899 : 43,348.50 = 7,011 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,899/43,348.50 = 7,011/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,899x = 43,348.50 × 7,011
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,899x = 303,916,333.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,916,333.50/28,899
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,516.50

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