Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,095, 49,642.50 and 8,471
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 33,095, 49,642.50 and 8,471 is: 12,706.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
33,095 : 49,642.50 = 8,471 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
33,095/49,642.50 = 8,471/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
33,095x = 49,642.50 × 8,471 - Step 4: Simplify right side
33,095x = 420,521,617.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 420,521,617.50/33,095 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 12,706.50
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