Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,690, 50,535 and 9,066
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 33,690, 50,535 and 9,066 is: 13,599
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
33,690 : 50,535 = 9,066 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
33,690/50,535 = 9,066/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
33,690x = 50,535 × 9,066 - Step 4: Simplify right side
33,690x = 458,150,310 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 458,150,310/33,690 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 13,599
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