Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,296, 64,944 and 10,464
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 43,296, 64,944 and 10,464 is: 15,696
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,296 : 64,944 = 10,464 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,296/64,944 = 10,464/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,296x = 64,944 × 10,464 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,296x = 679,574,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 679,574,016/43,296 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 15,696
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