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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,905,402, 12,289,458.54 and 5,037,841

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,905,402, 12,289,458.54 and 5,037,841 is: 6,952,222.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,905,402 : 12,289,458.54 = 5,037,841 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,905,402/12,289,458.54 = 5,037,841/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,905,402x = 12,289,458.54 × 5,037,841
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,905,402x = 61,912,338,100,612.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,912,338,100,612.13/8,905,402
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,952,222.72

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