Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,634, 65,451 and 10,802
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 43,634, 65,451 and 10,802 is: 16,203
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,634 : 65,451 = 10,802 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,634/65,451 = 10,802/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,634x = 65,451 × 10,802 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,634x = 707,001,702 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 707,001,702/43,634 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 16,203
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