Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,932,472, 8,186,811.36 and 3,216,218
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 5,932,472, 8,186,811.36 and 3,216,218 is: 4,438,380.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,932,472 : 8,186,811.36 = 3,216,218 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,932,472/8,186,811.36 = 3,216,218/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,932,472x = 8,186,811.36 × 3,216,218 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,932,472x = 26,330,570,058,636.48 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,330,570,058,636.48/5,932,472 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,438,380.84
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