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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,888,726.55, 12,267,438.14 and 5,021,496.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,888,726.55, 12,267,438.14 and 5,021,496.83 is: 6,930,228.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,888,726.55 : 12,267,438.14 = 5,021,496.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,888,726.55/12,267,438.14 = 5,021,496.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,888,726.55x = 12,267,438.14 × 5,021,496.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,888,726.55x = 61,600,901,645,786.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,600,901,645,786.42/8,888,726.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,930,228.00

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