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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,312,175.72, 12,850,670.82 and 5,237,785

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,312,175.72, 12,850,670.82 and 5,237,785 is: 7,228,069.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,312,175.72 : 12,850,670.82 = 5,237,785 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,312,175.72/12,850,670.82 = 5,237,785/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,312,175.72x = 12,850,670.82 × 5,237,785
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,312,175.72x = 67,309,050,860,933.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,309,050,860,933.70/9,312,175.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,228,069.24

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