Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,371,896, 12,559,716 and 3,053,112
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 8,371,896, 12,559,716 and 3,053,112 is: 4,580,350.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,371,896 : 12,559,716 = 3,053,112 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,371,896/12,559,716 = 3,053,112/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,371,896x = 12,559,716 × 3,053,112 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,371,896x = 38,346,219,636,192 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,346,219,636,192/8,371,896 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,580,350.69
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