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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,625,247.78, 14,661,711.36 and 5,978,951.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,625,247.78, 14,661,711.36 and 5,978,951.84 is: 8,250,317.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,625,247.78 : 14,661,711.36 = 5,978,951.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,625,247.78/14,661,711.36 = 5,978,951.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,625,247.78x = 14,661,711.36 × 5,978,951.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,625,247.78x = 87,661,666,113,420.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,661,666,113,420.89/10,625,247.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,250,317.35

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