Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,250, 64,875 and 10,418
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 43,250, 64,875 and 10,418 is: 15,627
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,250 : 64,875 = 10,418 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,250/64,875 = 10,418/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,250x = 64,875 × 10,418 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,250x = 675,867,750 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 675,867,750/43,250 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 15,627
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