Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,234, 64,851 and 10,402
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 43,234, 64,851 and 10,402 is: 15,603
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,234 : 64,851 = 10,402 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,234/64,851 = 10,402/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,234x = 64,851 × 10,402 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,234x = 674,580,102 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 674,580,102/43,234 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 15,603
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