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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,348,042.40, 12,522,063.60 and 5,142,775.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,348,042.40, 12,522,063.60 and 5,142,775.20 is: 7,714,162.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,348,042.40 : 12,522,063.60 = 5,142,775.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,348,042.40/12,522,063.60 = 5,142,775.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,348,042.40x = 12,522,063.60 × 5,142,775.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,348,042.40x = 64,398,158,134,902.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,398,158,134,902.72/8,348,042.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,714,162.80

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