Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,787,249.60, 16,256,700 and 6,953,688
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 11,787,249.60, 16,256,700 and 6,953,688 is: 9,590,364.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,787,249.60 : 16,256,700 = 6,953,688 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,787,249.60/16,256,700 = 6,953,688/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,787,249.60x = 16,256,700 × 6,953,688 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,787,249.60x = 113,044,019,709,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 113,044,019,709,600/11,787,249.60 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 9,590,364.47
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