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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,389,635, 7,437,709.26 and 2,975,187

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,389,635, 7,437,709.26 and 2,975,187 is: 4,105,765.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,389,635 : 7,437,709.26 = 2,975,187 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,389,635/7,437,709.26 = 2,975,187/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,389,635x = 7,437,709.26 × 2,975,187
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,389,635x = 22,128,575,900,131.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,128,575,900,131.62/5,389,635
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,105,765.21

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