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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,361,254.72, 8,041,865.76 and 2,166,344

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,361,254.72, 8,041,865.76 and 2,166,344 is: 3,249,509.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,361,254.72 : 8,041,865.76 = 2,166,344 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,361,254.72/8,041,865.76 = 2,166,344/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,361,254.72x = 8,041,865.76 × 2,166,344
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,361,254.72x = 17,421,447,637,981.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,421,447,637,981.44/5,361,254.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,249,509.41

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