Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,570, 65,355 and 10,738
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 43,570, 65,355 and 10,738 is: 16,107
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,570 : 65,355 = 10,738 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,570/65,355 = 10,738/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,570x = 65,355 × 10,738 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,570x = 701,781,990 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 701,781,990/43,570 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 16,107
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