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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,375,571.89, 12,552,496.05 and 3,761,150.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,375,571.89, 12,552,496.05 and 3,761,150.88 is: 5,636,848.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,375,571.89 : 12,552,496.05 = 3,761,150.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,375,571.89/12,552,496.05 = 3,761,150.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,375,571.89x = 12,552,496.05 × 3,761,150.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,375,571.89x = 47,211,831,523,489.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,211,831,523,489.58/8,375,571.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,636,848.70

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