Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,406, 44,109 and 7,518
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 29,406, 44,109 and 7,518 is: 11,277
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,406 : 44,109 = 7,518 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,406/44,109 = 7,518/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,406x = 44,109 × 7,518 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,406x = 331,611,462 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 331,611,462/29,406 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 11,277
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