Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,230, 64,845 and 10,398
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 43,230, 64,845 and 10,398 is: 15,597
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,230 : 64,845 = 10,398 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,230/64,845 = 10,398/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,230x = 64,845 × 10,398 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,230x = 674,258,310 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 674,258,310/43,230 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 15,597
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