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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,887,595.58, 12,265,879.41 and 5,020,365.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,887,595.58, 12,265,879.41 and 5,020,365.87 is: 6,928,668.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,887,595.58 : 12,265,879.41 = 5,020,365.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,887,595.58/12,265,879.41 = 5,020,365.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,887,595.58x = 12,265,879.41 × 5,020,365.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,887,595.58x = 61,579,202,355,499.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,579,202,355,499.74/8,887,595.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,928,668.37

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