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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,462,348.73, 8,193,916.77 and 2,096,555.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,462,348.73, 8,193,916.77 and 2,096,555.73 is: 3,144,984.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,462,348.73 : 8,193,916.77 = 2,096,555.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,462,348.73/8,193,916.77 = 2,096,555.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,462,348.73x = 8,193,916.77 × 2,096,555.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,462,348.73x = 17,179,003,155,286.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,179,003,155,286.59/5,462,348.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,144,984.70

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