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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,341, 50,011.98 and 8,717

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,341, 50,011.98 and 8,717 is: 13,075.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,341 : 50,011.98 = 8,717 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,341/50,011.98 = 8,717/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,341x = 50,011.98 × 8,717
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,341x = 435,954,429.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,954,429.66/33,341
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,075.63

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