Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,785,703.68, 14,884,179.84 and 5,956,704
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 10,785,703.68, 14,884,179.84 and 5,956,704 is: 8,220,201.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10,785,703.68 : 14,884,179.84 = 5,956,704 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10,785,703.68/14,884,179.84 = 5,956,704/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10,785,703.68x = 14,884,179.84 × 5,956,704 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10,785,703.68x = 88,660,653,589,647.36 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 88,660,653,589,647.36/10,785,703.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8,220,201.13
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