Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,582, 65,373 and 10,750
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 43,582, 65,373 and 10,750 is: 16,125
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,582 : 65,373 = 10,750 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,582/65,373 = 10,750/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,582x = 65,373 × 10,750 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,582x = 702,759,750 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 702,759,750/43,582 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 16,125
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