Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,568, 65,352 and 10,736
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 43,568, 65,352 and 10,736 is: 16,104
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,568 : 65,352 = 10,736 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,568/65,352 = 10,736/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,568x = 65,352 × 10,736 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,568x = 701,619,072 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 701,619,072/43,568 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 16,104
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