Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,004, 43,506 and 7,116
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 29,004, 43,506 and 7,116 is: 10,674
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,004 : 43,506 = 7,116 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,004/43,506 = 7,116/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,004x = 43,506 × 7,116 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,004x = 309,588,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 309,588,696/29,004 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 10,674
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