Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,694, 44,541 and 7,806
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 29,694, 44,541 and 7,806 is: 11,709
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,694 : 44,541 = 7,806 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,694/44,541 = 7,806/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,694x = 44,541 × 7,806 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,694x = 347,687,046 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 347,687,046/29,694 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 11,709
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