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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,971,986.60, 12,381,472.08 and 5,104,424.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,971,986.60, 12,381,472.08 and 5,104,424.52 is: 7,044,180.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,971,986.60 : 12,381,472.08 = 5,104,424.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,971,986.60/12,381,472.08 = 5,104,424.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,971,986.60x = 12,381,472.08 × 5,104,424.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,971,986.60x = 63,200,289,678,847.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,200,289,678,847.40/8,971,986.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,044,180.12

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