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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,380,257.42, 12,952,833.98 and 5,901,394.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,380,257.42, 12,952,833.98 and 5,901,394.81 is: 8,149,007.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,380,257.42 : 12,952,833.98 = 5,901,394.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,380,257.42/12,952,833.98 = 5,901,394.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,380,257.42x = 12,952,833.98 × 5,901,394.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,380,257.42x = 76,439,787,224,363.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,439,787,224,363.64/9,380,257.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,149,007.41

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