Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,242, 64,863 and 10,410
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 43,242, 64,863 and 10,410 is: 15,615
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,242 : 64,863 = 10,410 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,242/64,863 = 10,410/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,242x = 64,863 × 10,410 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,242x = 675,223,830 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 675,223,830/43,242 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 15,615
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