Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,591,289.67, 12,884,412 and 2,524,579
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 8,591,289.67, 12,884,412 and 2,524,579 is: 3,786,127.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,591,289.67 : 12,884,412 = 2,524,579 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,591,289.67/12,884,412 = 2,524,579/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,591,289.67x = 12,884,412 × 2,524,579 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,591,289.67x = 32,527,715,962,548 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 32,527,715,962,548/8,591,289.67 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,786,127.25
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