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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,899,340.28, 12,281,348.68 and 5,031,778.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,899,340.28, 12,281,348.68 and 5,031,778.44 is: 6,944,000.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,899,340.28 : 12,281,348.68 = 5,031,778.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,899,340.28/12,281,348.68 = 5,031,778.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,899,340.28x = 12,281,348.68 × 5,031,778.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,899,340.28x = 61,797,025,502,146.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,797,025,502,146.46/8,899,340.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,944,000.74

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