Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,870,242.08, 9,481,230 and 3,814,456
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 6,870,242.08, 9,481,230 and 3,814,456 is: 5,264,113.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,870,242.08 : 9,481,230 = 3,814,456 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,870,242.08/9,481,230 = 3,814,456/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,870,242.08x = 9,481,230 × 3,814,456 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,870,242.08x = 36,165,734,660,880 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,165,734,660,880/6,870,242.08 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,264,113.58
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