Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,698, 44,547 and 7,810
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 29,698, 44,547 and 7,810 is: 11,715
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,698 : 44,547 = 7,810 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,698/44,547 = 7,810/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,698x = 44,547 × 7,810 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,698x = 347,912,070 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 347,912,070/29,698 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 11,715
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