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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,702,193.88, 12,008,323.54 and 5,031,346

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,702,193.88, 12,008,323.54 and 5,031,346 is: 6,942,850.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,702,193.88 : 12,008,323.54 = 5,031,346 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,702,193.88/12,008,323.54 = 5,031,346/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,702,193.88x = 12,008,323.54 × 5,031,346
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,702,193.88x = 60,418,030,609,684.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,418,030,609,684.84/8,702,193.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,942,850.44

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