Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,733,895.68, 8,602,087.84 and 1,744,704
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 5,733,895.68, 8,602,087.84 and 1,744,704 is: 2,617,434.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,733,895.68 : 8,602,087.84 = 1,744,704 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,733,895.68/8,602,087.84 = 1,744,704/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,733,895.68x = 8,602,087.84 × 1,744,704 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,733,895.68x = 15,008,097,062,799.36 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,008,097,062,799.36/5,733,895.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,617,434.62
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