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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,908,186.14, 12,293,569.28 and 5,236,429.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,908,186.14, 12,293,569.28 and 5,236,429.02 is: 7,226,432.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,908,186.14 : 12,293,569.28 = 5,236,429.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,908,186.14/12,293,569.28 = 5,236,429.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,908,186.14x = 12,293,569.28 × 5,236,429.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,908,186.14x = 64,374,402,937,172.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,374,402,937,172.50/8,908,186.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,226,432.17

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