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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,925,552.73, 12,317,522.57 and 5,057,945.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,925,552.73, 12,317,522.57 and 5,057,945.29 is: 6,980,111.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,925,552.73 : 12,317,522.57 = 5,057,945.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,925,552.73/12,317,522.57 = 5,057,945.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,925,552.73x = 12,317,522.57 × 5,057,945.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,925,552.73x = 62,301,355,249,251.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,301,355,249,251.25/8,925,552.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,980,111.73

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