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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,888,934.28, 12,267,724.74 and 5,021,704.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,888,934.28, 12,267,724.74 and 5,021,704.36 is: 6,930,514.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,888,934.28 : 12,267,724.74 = 5,021,704.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,888,934.28/12,267,724.74 = 5,021,704.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,888,934.28x = 12,267,724.74 × 5,021,704.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,888,934.28x = 61,604,886,814,137.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,604,886,814,137.88/8,888,934.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,930,514.38

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