Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,450, 65,175 and 10,618
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 43,450, 65,175 and 10,618 is: 15,927
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,450 : 65,175 = 10,618 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,450/65,175 = 10,618/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,450x = 65,175 × 10,618 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,450x = 692,028,150 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 692,028,150/43,450 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 15,927
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