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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,544,005.60, 12,816,008.40 and 7,979,986.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,544,005.60, 12,816,008.40 and 7,979,986.40 is: 11,969,979.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,544,005.60 : 12,816,008.40 = 7,979,986.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,544,005.60/12,816,008.40 = 7,979,986.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,544,005.60x = 12,816,008.40 × 7,979,986.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,544,005.60x = 102,271,572,734,285.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,271,572,734,285.77/8,544,005.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,969,979.60

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