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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,791, 50,686.68 and 9,167

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,791, 50,686.68 and 9,167 is: 13,750.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,791 : 50,686.68 = 9,167 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,791/50,686.68 = 9,167/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,791x = 50,686.68 × 9,167
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,791x = 464,644,795.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,644,795.56/33,791
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,750.55

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