Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,825,048.32, 6,658,308 and 2,649,168
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 4,825,048.32, 6,658,308 and 2,649,168 is: 3,655,709.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,825,048.32 : 6,658,308 = 2,649,168 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,825,048.32/6,658,308 = 2,649,168/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,825,048.32x = 6,658,308 × 2,649,168 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,825,048.32x = 17,638,976,487,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,638,976,487,744/4,825,048.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,655,709.81
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