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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,333,333.53, 12,475,095.72 and 5,040,723.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,333,333.53, 12,475,095.72 and 5,040,723.58 is: 7,546,020.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,333,333.53 : 12,475,095.72 = 5,040,723.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,333,333.53/12,475,095.72 = 5,040,723.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,333,333.53x = 12,475,095.72 × 5,040,723.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,333,333.53x = 62,883,509,158,561.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,883,509,158,561.08/8,333,333.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,546,020.92

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