Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,022,869.76, 6,931,524 and 2,731,032
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 5,022,869.76, 6,931,524 and 2,731,032 is: 3,768,804.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,022,869.76 : 6,931,524 = 2,731,032 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,022,869.76/6,931,524 = 2,731,032/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,022,869.76x = 6,931,524 × 2,731,032 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,022,869.76x = 18,930,213,852,768 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,930,213,852,768/5,022,869.76 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,768,804.44
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