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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,663,262.90, 12,980,897.55 and 5,462,661.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,663,262.90, 12,980,897.55 and 5,462,661.30 is: 8,185,166.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,663,262.90 : 12,980,897.55 = 5,462,661.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,663,262.90/12,980,897.55 = 5,462,661.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,663,262.90x = 12,980,897.55 × 5,462,661.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,663,262.90x = 70,910,246,685,649.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,910,246,685,649.81/8,663,262.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,185,166.20

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