Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,748,346.80, 12,219,342 and 8,748,346.80
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 8,748,346.80, 12,219,342 and 8,748,346.80 is: 12,219,342
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,748,346.80 : 12,219,342 = 8,748,346.80 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,748,346.80/12,219,342 = 8,748,346.80/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,748,346.80x = 12,219,342 × 8,748,346.80 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,748,346.80x = 106,899,041,483,805.61 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 106,899,041,483,805.61/8,748,346.80 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 12,219,342
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