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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,305, 64,957.56 and 10,473

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,305, 64,957.56 and 10,473 is: 15,709.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,305 : 64,957.56 = 10,473 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,305/64,957.56 = 10,473/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,305x = 64,957.56 × 10,473
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,305x = 680,300,525.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,300,525.88/43,305
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,709.51

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