Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,386, 65,079 and 10,554
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 43,386, 65,079 and 10,554 is: 15,831
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,386 : 65,079 = 10,554 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,386/65,079 = 10,554/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,386x = 65,079 × 10,554 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,386x = 686,843,766 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 686,843,766/43,386 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 15,831
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