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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,507,997.80, 12,761,996.70 and 5,316,727.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,507,997.80, 12,761,996.70 and 5,316,727.40 is: 7,975,091.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,507,997.80 : 12,761,996.70 = 5,316,727.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,507,997.80/12,761,996.70 = 5,316,727.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,507,997.80x = 12,761,996.70 × 5,316,727.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,507,997.80x = 67,852,057,533,599.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,852,057,533,599.58/8,507,997.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,975,091.10

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