Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,998, 43,497 and 7,110
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 28,998, 43,497 and 7,110 is: 10,665
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
28,998 : 43,497 = 7,110 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
28,998/43,497 = 7,110/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
28,998x = 43,497 × 7,110 - Step 4: Simplify right side
28,998x = 309,263,670 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 309,263,670/28,998 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 10,665
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