Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,490, 44,235 and 7,602
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 29,490, 44,235 and 7,602 is: 11,403
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,490 : 44,235 = 7,602 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,490/44,235 = 7,602/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,490x = 44,235 × 7,602 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,490x = 336,274,470 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 336,274,470/29,490 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 11,403
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