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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,956,525.68, 12,359,539.08 and 5,088,510

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,956,525.68, 12,359,539.08 and 5,088,510 is: 7,021,878.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,956,525.68 : 12,359,539.08 = 5,088,510 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,956,525.68/12,359,539.08 = 5,088,510/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,956,525.68x = 12,359,539.08 × 5,088,510
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,956,525.68x = 62,891,638,203,970.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,891,638,203,970.80/8,956,525.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,021,878.85

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