Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,530, 65,295 and 10,698
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 43,530, 65,295 and 10,698 is: 16,047
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,530 : 65,295 = 10,698 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,530/65,295 = 10,698/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,530x = 65,295 × 10,698 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,530x = 698,525,910 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 698,525,910/43,530 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 16,047
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