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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,570,627.76, 15,855,935.88 and 2,997,656.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,570,627.76, 15,855,935.88 and 2,997,656.24 is: 4,496,482.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,570,627.76 : 15,855,935.88 = 2,997,656.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,570,627.76/15,855,935.88 = 2,997,656.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,570,627.76x = 15,855,935.88 × 2,997,656.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,570,627.76x = 47,530,645,131,721.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,530,645,131,721.90/10,570,627.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,496,482.73

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