Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,602, 44,403 and 7,714
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 29,602, 44,403 and 7,714 is: 11,571
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,602 : 44,403 = 7,714 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,602/44,403 = 7,714/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,602x = 44,403 × 7,714 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,602x = 342,524,742 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 342,524,742/29,602 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 11,571
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