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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,869,887.59, 12,239,711.74 and 5,003,359.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,869,887.59, 12,239,711.74 and 5,003,359.07 is: 6,904,221.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,869,887.59 : 12,239,711.74 = 5,003,359.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,869,887.59/12,239,711.74 = 5,003,359.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,869,887.59x = 12,239,711.74 × 5,003,359.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,869,887.59x = 61,239,672,748,514.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,239,672,748,514.48/8,869,887.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,904,221.97

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