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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,786,997.84, 8,681,072.40 and 2,144,700

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,786,997.84, 8,681,072.40 and 2,144,700 is: 3,217,263.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,786,997.84 : 8,681,072.40 = 2,144,700 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,786,997.84/8,681,072.40 = 2,144,700/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,786,997.84x = 8,681,072.40 × 2,144,700
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,786,997.84x = 18,618,295,976,280
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,618,295,976,280/5,786,997.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,217,263.34

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