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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,336,133.62, 7,363,855.92 and 2,888,744

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,336,133.62, 7,363,855.92 and 2,888,744 is: 3,986,462.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,336,133.62 : 7,363,855.92 = 2,888,744 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,336,133.62/7,363,855.92 = 2,888,744/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,336,133.62x = 7,363,855.92 × 2,888,744
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,336,133.62x = 21,272,294,605,764.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,272,294,605,764.48/5,336,133.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,986,462.13

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