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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43,974, 65,961 and 11,142

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43,974, 65,961 and 11,142 is: 16,713

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43,974 : 65,961 = 11,142 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43,974/65,961 = 11,142/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43,974x = 65,961 × 11,142
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43,974x = 734,937,462
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,937,462/43,974
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,713

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