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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,927,867.59, 12,321,420.71 and 5,059,973.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,927,867.59, 12,321,420.71 and 5,059,973.61 is: 6,983,309.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,927,867.59 : 12,321,420.71 = 5,059,973.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,927,867.59/12,321,420.71 = 5,059,973.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,927,867.59x = 12,321,420.71 × 5,059,973.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,927,867.59x = 62,346,063,605,007.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,346,063,605,007.60/8,927,867.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,983,309.62

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