Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,418, 50,127 and 8,794
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 33,418, 50,127 and 8,794 is: 13,191
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
33,418 : 50,127 = 8,794 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
33,418/50,127 = 8,794/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
33,418x = 50,127 × 8,794 - Step 4: Simplify right side
33,418x = 440,816,838 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 440,816,838/33,418 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 13,191
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