Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,902, 43,353 and 7,014
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 28,902, 43,353 and 7,014 is: 10,521
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
28,902 : 43,353 = 7,014 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
28,902/43,353 = 7,014/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
28,902x = 43,353 × 7,014 - Step 4: Simplify right side
28,902x = 304,077,942 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 304,077,942/28,902 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 10,521
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