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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,888,722.80, 12,267,432.96 and 5,021,493.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,888,722.80, 12,267,432.96 and 5,021,493.08 is: 6,930,222.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,888,722.80 : 12,267,432.96 = 5,021,493.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,888,722.80/12,267,432.96 = 5,021,493.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,888,722.80x = 12,267,432.96 × 5,021,493.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,888,722.80x = 61,600,829,718,003.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,600,829,718,003.92/8,888,722.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,930,222.83

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