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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,849, 50,773.50 and 9,225

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,849, 50,773.50 and 9,225 is: 13,837.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,849 : 50,773.50 = 9,225 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,849/50,773.50 = 9,225/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,849x = 50,773.50 × 9,225
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,849x = 468,385,537.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,385,537.50/33,849
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,837.50

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