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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,858,051.40, 13,282,268.94 and 3,994,667.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,858,051.40, 13,282,268.94 and 3,994,667.52 is: 5,989,832.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,858,051.40 : 13,282,268.94 = 3,994,667.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,858,051.40/13,282,268.94 = 3,994,667.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,858,051.40x = 13,282,268.94 × 3,994,667.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,858,051.40x = 53,058,248,326,522.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,058,248,326,522.83/8,858,051.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,989,832.97

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