Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,166,932.72, 16,790,382 and 7,583,250
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 12,166,932.72, 16,790,382 and 7,583,250 is: 10,464,894.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,166,932.72 : 16,790,382 = 7,583,250 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,166,932.72/16,790,382 = 7,583,250/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,166,932.72x = 16,790,382 × 7,583,250 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,166,932.72x = 127,325,664,301,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 127,325,664,301,500/12,166,932.72 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 10,464,894.25
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