Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,247,987, 16,874,857.62 and 3,269,811
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 11,247,987, 16,874,857.62 and 3,269,811 is: 4,905,552.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,247,987 : 16,874,857.62 = 3,269,811 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,247,987/16,874,857.62 = 3,269,811/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,247,987x = 16,874,857.62 × 3,269,811 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,247,987x = 55,177,595,069,309.82 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,177,595,069,309.82/11,247,987 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,905,552.88
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