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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,477,151.86, 12,699,682.92 and 5,008,518.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,477,151.86, 12,699,682.92 and 5,008,518.37 is: 7,503,297.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,477,151.86 : 12,699,682.92 = 5,008,518.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,477,151.86/12,699,682.92 = 5,008,518.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,477,151.86x = 12,699,682.92 × 5,008,518.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,477,151.86x = 63,606,595,213,869.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,606,595,213,869.84/8,477,151.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,503,297.83

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