Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,762,282.36, 6,572,072 and 2,586,950
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 4,762,282.36, 6,572,072 and 2,586,950 is: 3,570,057.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,762,282.36 : 6,572,072 = 2,586,950 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,762,282.36/6,572,072 = 2,586,950/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,762,282.36x = 6,572,072 × 2,586,950 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,762,282.36x = 17,001,621,660,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,001,621,660,400/4,762,282.36 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,570,057.46
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