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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,974,795.98, 8,962,199.37 and 2,560,867.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,974,795.98, 8,962,199.37 and 2,560,867.11 is: 3,841,302.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,974,795.98 : 8,962,199.37 = 2,560,867.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,974,795.98/8,962,199.37 = 2,560,867.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,974,795.98x = 8,962,199.37 × 2,560,867.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,974,795.98x = 22,951,001,599,895.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,951,001,599,895.72/5,974,795.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,841,302.98

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