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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,507,268.10, 12,770,233.35 and 5,315,997.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,507,268.10, 12,770,233.35 and 5,315,997.70 is: 7,979,827.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,507,268.10 : 12,770,233.35 = 5,315,997.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,507,268.10/12,770,233.35 = 5,315,997.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,507,268.10x = 12,770,233.35 × 5,315,997.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,507,268.10x = 67,886,531,117,063.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,886,531,117,063.30/8,507,268.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,979,827.40

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