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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,049,102.72, 13,871,369.28 and 5,974,712

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,049,102.72, 13,871,369.28 and 5,974,712 is: 8,247,247.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,049,102.72 : 13,871,369.28 = 5,974,712 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,049,102.72/13,871,369.28 = 5,974,712/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,049,102.72x = 13,871,369.28 × 5,974,712
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,049,102.72x = 82,877,436,493,647.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,877,436,493,647.36/10,049,102.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,247,247.42

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