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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,625,247.70, 14,661,711.28 and 5,978,951.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,625,247.70, 14,661,711.28 and 5,978,951.80 is: 8,250,317.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,625,247.70 : 14,661,711.28 = 5,978,951.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,625,247.70/14,661,711.28 = 5,978,951.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,625,247.70x = 14,661,711.28 × 5,978,951.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,625,247.70x = 87,661,665,048,636.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,661,665,048,636.30/10,625,247.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,250,317.31

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