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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,968,480.50, 12,377,188.24 and 5,100,771

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,968,480.50, 12,377,188.24 and 5,100,771 is: 7,039,453.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,968,480.50 : 12,377,188.24 = 5,100,771 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,968,480.50/12,377,188.24 = 5,100,771/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,968,480.50x = 12,377,188.24 × 5,100,771
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,968,480.50x = 63,133,202,836,133.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,133,202,836,133.04/8,968,480.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,039,453.66

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