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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,248,669.30, 18,373,003.95 and 5,871,377.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,248,669.30, 18,373,003.95 and 5,871,377.30 is: 8,807,065.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,248,669.30 : 18,373,003.95 = 5,871,377.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,248,669.30/18,373,003.95 = 5,871,377.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,248,669.30x = 18,373,003.95 × 5,871,377.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,248,669.30x = 107,874,838,324,840.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,874,838,324,840.33/12,248,669.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,807,065.95

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