Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,846, 50,769 and 9,222
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 33,846, 50,769 and 9,222 is: 13,833
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
33,846 : 50,769 = 9,222 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
33,846/50,769 = 9,222/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
33,846x = 50,769 × 9,222 - Step 4: Simplify right side
33,846x = 468,191,718 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 468,191,718/33,846 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 13,833
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