Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,058,362.72, 8,360,406 and 3,342,108
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 6,058,362.72, 8,360,406 and 3,342,108 is: 4,612,034.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,058,362.72 : 8,360,406 = 3,342,108 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,058,362.72/8,360,406 = 3,342,108/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,058,362.72x = 8,360,406 × 3,342,108 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,058,362.72x = 27,941,379,775,848 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,941,379,775,848/6,058,362.72 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,612,034.81
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