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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,771,275.62, 12,103,745.88 and 5,099,931.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,771,275.62, 12,103,745.88 and 5,099,931.73 is: 7,037,548.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,771,275.62 : 12,103,745.88 = 5,099,931.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,771,275.62/12,103,745.88 = 5,099,931.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,771,275.62x = 12,103,745.88 × 5,099,931.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,771,275.62x = 61,728,277,635,009.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,728,277,635,009.41/8,771,275.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,037,548.50

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