Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,320, 60,480 and 11,136
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 40,320, 60,480 and 11,136 is: 16,704
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
40,320 : 60,480 = 11,136 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
40,320/60,480 = 11,136/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
40,320x = 60,480 × 11,136 - Step 4: Simplify right side
40,320x = 673,505,280 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 673,505,280/40,320 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 16,704
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