Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,482,511.60, 11,850,322 and 8,482,511.60
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 8,482,511.60, 11,850,322 and 8,482,511.60 is: 11,850,322
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,482,511.60 : 11,850,322 = 8,482,511.60 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,482,511.60/11,850,322 = 8,482,511.60/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,482,511.60x = 11,850,322 × 8,482,511.60 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,482,511.60x = 100,520,493,828,735.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 100,520,493,828,735.20/8,482,511.60 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 11,850,322
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