Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,600, 44,400 and 7,712
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 29,600, 44,400 and 7,712 is: 11,568
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,600 : 44,400 = 7,712 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,600/44,400 = 7,712/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,600x = 44,400 × 7,712 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,600x = 342,412,800 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 342,412,800/29,600 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 11,568
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