Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,671,213.44, 11,966,235.84 and 5,000,112
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 8,671,213.44, 11,966,235.84 and 5,000,112 is: 6,900,132.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,671,213.44 : 11,966,235.84 = 5,000,112 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,671,213.44/11,966,235.84 = 5,000,112/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,671,213.44x = 11,966,235.84 × 5,000,112 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,671,213.44x = 59,832,519,418,414.08 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 59,832,519,418,414.08/8,671,213.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 6,900,132.24
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