Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,200, 64,800 and 10,368
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 43,200, 64,800 and 10,368 is: 15,552
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,200 : 64,800 = 10,368 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,200/64,800 = 10,368/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,200x = 64,800 × 10,368 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,200x = 671,846,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 671,846,400/43,200 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 15,552
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