Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,384, 44,076 and 7,496
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 29,384, 44,076 and 7,496 is: 11,244
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,384 : 44,076 = 7,496 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,384/44,076 = 7,496/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,384x = 44,076 × 7,496 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,384x = 330,393,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 330,393,696/29,384 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 11,244
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