Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,965,379.24, 9,611,696 and 3,909,003
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 6,965,379.24, 9,611,696 and 3,909,003 is: 5,394,128.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,965,379.24 : 9,611,696 = 3,909,003 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,965,379.24/9,611,696 = 3,909,003/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,965,379.24x = 9,611,696 × 3,909,003 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,965,379.24x = 37,572,148,499,088 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,572,148,499,088/6,965,379.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,394,128.19
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