Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,980, 43,470 and 8,203.50
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 28,980, 43,470 and 8,203.50 is: 12,305.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
28,980 : 43,470 = 8,203.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
28,980/43,470 = 8,203.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
28,980x = 43,470 × 8,203.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
28,980x = 356,606,145 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 356,606,145/28,980 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 12,305.25
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