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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,731,563, 12,050,193.79 and 5,061,427.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,731,563, 12,050,193.79 and 5,061,427.08 is: 6,985,138.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,731,563 : 12,050,193.79 = 5,061,427.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,731,563/12,050,193.79 = 5,061,427.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,731,563x = 12,050,193.79 × 5,061,427.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,731,563x = 60,991,177,167,953.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,991,177,167,953.83/8,731,563
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,985,138.53

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