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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,652,029.64, 15,978,161.10 and 3,079,061

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,652,029.64, 15,978,161.10 and 3,079,061 is: 4,618,625.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,652,029.64 : 15,978,161.10 = 3,079,061 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,652,029.64/15,978,161.10 = 3,079,061/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,652,029.64x = 15,978,161.10 × 3,079,061
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,652,029.64x = 49,197,732,694,727.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,197,732,694,727.10/10,652,029.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,618,625.22

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