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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,356,538.10, 8,034,807.15 and 2,837,114.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,356,538.10, 8,034,807.15 and 2,837,114.10 is: 4,255,671.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,356,538.10 : 8,034,807.15 = 2,837,114.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,356,538.10/8,034,807.15 = 2,837,114.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,356,538.10x = 8,034,807.15 × 2,837,114.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,356,538.10x = 22,795,664,656,045.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,795,664,656,045.82/5,356,538.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,255,671.15

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