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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,759,167.85, 12,087,997.35 and 5,037,992.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,759,167.85, 12,087,997.35 and 5,037,992.88 is: 6,952,629.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,759,167.85 : 12,087,997.35 = 5,037,992.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,759,167.85/12,087,997.35 = 5,037,992.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,759,167.85x = 12,087,997.35 × 5,037,992.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,759,167.85x = 60,899,244,582,758.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,899,244,582,758.87/8,759,167.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,952,629.02

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