Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,894, 65,841 and 11,062
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 43,894, 65,841 and 11,062 is: 16,593
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,894 : 65,841 = 11,062 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,894/65,841 = 11,062/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,894x = 65,841 × 11,062 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,894x = 728,333,142 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 728,333,142/43,894 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 16,593
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