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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,332,228.62, 12,486,992.40 and 5,094,900

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,332,228.62, 12,486,992.40 and 5,094,900 is: 7,635,409.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,332,228.62 : 12,486,992.40 = 5,094,900 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,332,228.62/12,486,992.40 = 5,094,900/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,332,228.62x = 12,486,992.40 × 5,094,900
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,332,228.62x = 63,619,977,578,760
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,619,977,578,760/8,332,228.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,635,409.50

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