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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,912,898.56, 12,298,502.40 and 5,096,737.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,912,898.56, 12,298,502.40 and 5,096,737.28 is: 7,032,755.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,912,898.56 : 12,298,502.40 = 5,096,737.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,912,898.56/12,298,502.40 = 5,096,737.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,912,898.56x = 12,298,502.40 × 5,096,737.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,912,898.56x = 62,682,235,670,249.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,682,235,670,249.48/8,912,898.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,032,755.42

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