Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,277,135.08, 11,423,440.86 and 5,013,854
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 8,277,135.08, 11,423,440.86 and 5,013,854 is: 6,919,720.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,277,135.08 : 11,423,440.86 = 5,013,854 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,277,135.08/11,423,440.86 = 5,013,854/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,277,135.08x = 11,423,440.86 × 5,013,854 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,277,135.08x = 57,275,464,649,674.44 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 57,275,464,649,674.44/8,277,135.08 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 6,919,720.91
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