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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,902,166.52, 12,284,844.84 and 5,034,542.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,902,166.52, 12,284,844.84 and 5,034,542.88 is: 6,947,587.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,902,166.52 : 12,284,844.84 = 5,034,542.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,902,166.52/12,284,844.84 = 5,034,542.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,902,166.52x = 12,284,844.84 × 5,034,542.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,902,166.52x = 61,848,578,121,126.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,848,578,121,126.73/8,902,166.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,947,587.19

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