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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,971,996.94, 12,379,722.57 and 5,051,143.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,971,996.94, 12,379,722.57 and 5,051,143.34 is: 6,969,658.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,971,996.94 : 12,379,722.57 = 5,051,143.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,971,996.94/12,379,722.57 = 5,051,143.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,971,996.94x = 12,379,722.57 × 5,051,143.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,971,996.94x = 62,531,753,148,604.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,531,753,148,604.57/8,971,996.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,969,658.33

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