Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,392, 44,088 and 7,504
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 29,392, 44,088 and 7,504 is: 11,256
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,392 : 44,088 = 7,504 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,392/44,088 = 7,504/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,392x = 44,088 × 7,504 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,392x = 330,836,352 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 330,836,352/29,392 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 11,256
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