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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,771,293.86, 12,103,771.01 and 5,099,949.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,771,293.86, 12,103,771.01 and 5,099,949.93 is: 7,037,573.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,771,293.86 : 12,103,771.01 = 5,099,949.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,771,293.86/12,103,771.01 = 5,099,949.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,771,293.86x = 12,103,771.01 × 5,099,949.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,771,293.86x = 61,728,626,115,185.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,728,626,115,185.52/8,771,293.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,037,573.60

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