Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,392, 65,088 and 10,560
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 43,392, 65,088 and 10,560 is: 15,840
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,392 : 65,088 = 10,560 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,392/65,088 = 10,560/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,392x = 65,088 × 10,560 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,392x = 687,329,280 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 687,329,280/43,392 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 15,840
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