Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,383.60, 84,712 and 60,383.60
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 60,383.60, 84,712 and 60,383.60 is: 84,712
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,383.60 : 84,712 = 60,383.60 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,383.60/84,712 = 60,383.60/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,383.60x = 84,712 × 60,383.60 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,383.60x = 5,115,215,523.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,115,215,523.20/60,383.60 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 84,712
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