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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,888,591.64, 12,267,253.42 and 5,021,361.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,888,591.64, 12,267,253.42 and 5,021,361.91 is: 6,930,042.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,888,591.64 : 12,267,253.42 = 5,021,361.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,888,591.64/12,267,253.42 = 5,021,361.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,888,591.64x = 12,267,253.42 × 5,021,361.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,888,591.64x = 61,598,319,077,278.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,598,319,077,278.40/8,888,591.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,930,042.64

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