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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,947,214.52, 8,206,996.56 and 3,499,969.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,947,214.52, 8,206,996.56 and 3,499,969.72 is: 4,829,864.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,947,214.52 : 8,206,996.56 = 3,499,969.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,947,214.52/8,206,996.56 = 3,499,969.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,947,214.52x = 8,206,996.56 × 3,499,969.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,947,214.52x = 28,724,239,452,144.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,724,239,452,144.16/5,947,214.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,829,864.36

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