Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,334, 65,001 and 10,502
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 43,334, 65,001 and 10,502 is: 15,753
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,334 : 65,001 = 10,502 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,334/65,001 = 10,502/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,334x = 65,001 × 10,502 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,334x = 682,640,502 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 682,640,502/43,334 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 15,753
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