Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,068, 60,102 and 10,884
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 40,068, 60,102 and 10,884 is: 16,326
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
40,068 : 60,102 = 10,884 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
40,068/60,102 = 10,884/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
40,068x = 60,102 × 10,884 - Step 4: Simplify right side
40,068x = 654,150,168 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 654,150,168/40,068 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 16,326
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