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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,668,764.36, 11,962,984.50 and 5,230,341

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,668,764.36, 11,962,984.50 and 5,230,341 is: 7,217,924.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,668,764.36 : 11,962,984.50 = 5,230,341 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,668,764.36/11,962,984.50 = 5,230,341/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,668,764.36x = 11,962,984.50 × 5,230,341
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,668,764.36x = 62,570,488,312,714.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,570,488,312,714.50/8,668,764.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,217,924.69

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