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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,187,713.70, 12,281,570.55 and 6,298,145.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,187,713.70, 12,281,570.55 and 6,298,145.70 is: 9,447,218.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,187,713.70 : 12,281,570.55 = 6,298,145.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,187,713.70/12,281,570.55 = 6,298,145.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,187,713.70x = 12,281,570.55 × 6,298,145.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,187,713.70x = 77,351,120,748,729.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,351,120,748,729.14/8,187,713.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,447,218.55

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