Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,258,387.64, 16,887,582 and 4,525,227
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 11,258,387.64, 16,887,582 and 4,525,227 is: 6,787,840.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,258,387.64 : 16,887,582 = 4,525,227 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,258,387.64/16,887,582 = 4,525,227/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,258,387.64x = 16,887,582 × 4,525,227 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,258,387.64x = 76,420,142,031,114 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 76,420,142,031,114/11,258,387.64 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 6,787,840.72
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