Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,716, 50,574 and 9,092
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 33,716, 50,574 and 9,092 is: 13,638
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
33,716 : 50,574 = 9,092 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
33,716/50,574 = 9,092/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
33,716x = 50,574 × 9,092 - Step 4: Simplify right side
33,716x = 459,818,808 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 459,818,808/33,716 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 13,638
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