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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,911,147.28, 8,867,095.50 and 2,498,797.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,911,147.28, 8,867,095.50 and 2,498,797.88 is: 3,748,355.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,911,147.28 : 8,867,095.50 = 2,498,797.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,911,147.28/8,867,095.50 = 2,498,797.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,911,147.28x = 8,867,095.50 × 2,498,797.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,911,147.28x = 22,157,079,437,157.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,157,079,437,157.54/5,911,147.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,748,355.16

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