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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,938,792.91, 12,336,862.25 and 5,266,535.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,938,792.91, 12,336,862.25 and 5,266,535.60 is: 7,268,601.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,938,792.91 : 12,336,862.25 = 5,266,535.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,938,792.91/12,336,862.25 = 5,266,535.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,938,792.91x = 12,336,862.25 × 5,266,535.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,938,792.91x = 64,972,524,183,403.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,972,524,183,403.12/8,938,792.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,268,601.57

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