Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,973,261, 20,959,891.50 and 3,875,882
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 13,973,261, 20,959,891.50 and 3,875,882 is: 5,813,823
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,973,261 : 20,959,891.50 = 3,875,882 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,973,261/20,959,891.50 = 3,875,882/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,973,261x = 20,959,891.50 × 3,875,882 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,973,261x = 81,238,066,186,803 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 81,238,066,186,803/13,973,261 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,813,823
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