Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,991,192, 8,986,788 and 2,002,104
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 5,991,192, 8,986,788 and 2,002,104 is: 3,003,156
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,991,192 : 8,986,788 = 2,002,104 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,991,192/8,986,788 = 2,002,104/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,991,192x = 8,986,788 × 2,002,104 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,991,192x = 17,992,484,201,952 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,992,484,201,952/5,991,192 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,003,156
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