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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,279,908.96, 12,419,151.92 and 5,040,605.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,279,908.96, 12,419,151.92 and 5,040,605.92 is: 7,560,475.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,279,908.96 : 12,419,151.92 = 5,040,605.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,279,908.96/12,419,151.92 = 5,040,605.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,279,908.96x = 12,419,151.92 × 5,040,605.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,279,908.96x = 62,600,050,689,331.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,600,050,689,331.37/8,279,908.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,560,475.72

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