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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,281,146.29, 11,437,546.82 and 5,523,041.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,281,146.29, 11,437,546.82 and 5,523,041.61 is: 7,628,176.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,281,146.29 : 11,437,546.82 = 5,523,041.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,281,146.29/11,437,546.82 = 5,523,041.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,281,146.29x = 11,437,546.82 × 5,523,041.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,281,146.29x = 63,170,046,975,567.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,170,046,975,567.98/8,281,146.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,628,176.68

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