Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,939.68, 65,908.96 and 10,660
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 43,939.68, 65,908.96 and 10,660 is: 15,989.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
43,939.68 : 65,908.96 = 10,660 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
43,939.68/65,908.96 = 10,660/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
43,939.68x = 65,908.96 × 10,660 - Step 4: Simplify right side
43,939.68x = 702,589,513.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 702,589,513.60/43,939.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 15,989.86
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