Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,783,015.52, 7,980,606 and 3,204,738
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 5,783,015.52, 7,980,606 and 3,204,738 is: 4,422,563.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,783,015.52 : 7,980,606 = 3,204,738 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,783,015.52/7,980,606 = 3,204,738/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,783,015.52x = 7,980,606 × 3,204,738 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,783,015.52x = 25,575,751,311,228 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,575,751,311,228/5,783,015.52 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,422,563.15
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