Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,804, 13,206 and 3,332
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 8,804, 13,206 and 3,332 is: 4,998
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,804 : 13,206 = 3,332 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,804/13,206 = 3,332/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,804x = 13,206 × 3,332 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,804x = 44,002,392 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,002,392/8,804 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,998
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