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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,150,145.40, 12,205,039.38 and 5,986,038.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,150,145.40, 12,205,039.38 and 5,986,038.52 is: 8,964,237.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,150,145.40 : 12,205,039.38 = 5,986,038.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,150,145.40/12,205,039.38 = 5,986,038.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,150,145.40x = 12,205,039.38 × 5,986,038.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,150,145.40x = 73,059,835,866,796.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,059,835,866,796.92/8,150,145.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,964,237.11

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