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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,997,171.62, 12,414,262.38 and 5,324,249.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,997,171.62, 12,414,262.38 and 5,324,249.98 is: 7,346,379.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,997,171.62 : 12,414,262.38 = 5,324,249.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,997,171.62/12,414,262.38 = 5,324,249.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,997,171.62x = 12,414,262.38 × 5,324,249.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,997,171.62x = 66,096,636,166,358.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,096,636,166,358.44/8,997,171.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,346,379.39

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