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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,855,084.81, 12,215,841.90 and 5,181,748.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,855,084.81, 12,215,841.90 and 5,181,748.01 is: 7,148,369.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,855,084.81 : 12,215,841.90 = 5,181,748.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,855,084.81/12,215,841.90 = 5,181,748.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,855,084.81x = 12,215,841.90 × 5,181,748.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,855,084.81x = 63,299,414,455,799.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,299,414,455,799.62/8,855,084.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,148,369.08

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