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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,991,611.82, 13,483,867.50 and 3,599,257.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,991,611.82, 13,483,867.50 and 3,599,257.14 is: 5,397,464.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,991,611.82 : 13,483,867.50 = 3,599,257.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,991,611.82/13,483,867.50 = 3,599,257.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,991,611.82x = 13,483,867.50 × 3,599,257.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,991,611.82x = 48,531,906,374,188.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,531,906,374,188.95/8,991,611.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,397,464.59

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