Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,274,954.70, 18,417,741.64 and 6,588,536
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 12,274,954.70, 18,417,741.64 and 6,588,536 is: 9,885,653.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,274,954.70 : 18,417,741.64 = 6,588,536 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,274,954.70/18,417,741.64 = 6,588,536/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,274,954.70x = 18,417,741.64 × 6,588,536 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,274,954.70x = 121,345,953,833,839.05 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 121,345,953,833,839.05/12,274,954.70 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 9,885,653.90
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