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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,996,534.20, 14,991,695.70 and 3,605,956.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,996,534.20, 14,991,695.70 and 3,605,956.28 is: 5,407,814.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,996,534.20 : 14,991,695.70 = 3,605,956.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,996,534.20/14,991,695.70 = 3,605,956.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,996,534.20x = 14,991,695.70 × 3,605,956.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,996,534.20x = 54,059,399,257,263.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,059,399,257,263.99/9,996,534.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,407,814.17

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