Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,276, 64,914 and 10,444
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 43,276, 64,914 and 10,444 is: 15,666
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,276 : 64,914 = 10,444 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,276/64,914 = 10,444/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,276x = 64,914 × 10,444 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,276x = 677,961,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 677,961,816/43,276 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 15,666
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