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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,750, 46,125 and 8,862

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,750, 46,125 and 8,862 is: 13,293

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,750 : 46,125 = 8,862 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,750/46,125 = 8,862/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,750x = 46,125 × 8,862
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,750x = 408,759,750
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,759,750/30,750
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,293

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