Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,371,920, 12,559,752 and 3,053,136
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 8,371,920, 12,559,752 and 3,053,136 is: 4,580,386.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,371,920 : 12,559,752 = 3,053,136 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,371,920/12,559,752 = 3,053,136/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,371,920x = 12,559,752 × 3,053,136 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,371,920x = 38,346,630,982,272 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,346,630,982,272/8,371,920 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,580,386.70
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