Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,890, 50,835 and 9,266
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 33,890, 50,835 and 9,266 is: 13,899
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
33,890 : 50,835 = 9,266 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
33,890/50,835 = 9,266/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
33,890x = 50,835 × 9,266 - Step 4: Simplify right side
33,890x = 471,037,110 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 471,037,110/33,890 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 13,899
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