Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,203, 64,804.50 and 10,371
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 43,203, 64,804.50 and 10,371 is: 15,556.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,203 : 64,804.50 = 10,371 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,203/64,804.50 = 10,371/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,203x = 64,804.50 × 10,371 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,203x = 672,087,469.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 672,087,469.50/43,203 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 15,556.50
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