Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,740,484.16, 18,962,460 and 7,628,912
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 13,740,484.16, 18,962,460 and 7,628,912 is: 10,528,227.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,740,484.16 : 18,962,460 = 7,628,912 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,740,484.16/18,962,460 = 7,628,912/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,740,484.16x = 18,962,460 × 7,628,912 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,740,484.16x = 144,662,938,643,520 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 144,662,938,643,520/13,740,484.16 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 10,528,227.17
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