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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,205,864.93, 12,297,794.89 and 6,386,426.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,205,864.93, 12,297,794.89 and 6,386,426.86 is: 9,571,077.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,205,864.93 : 12,297,794.89 = 6,386,426.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,205,864.93/12,297,794.89 = 6,386,426.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,205,864.93x = 12,297,794.89 × 6,386,426.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,205,864.93x = 78,538,967,588,300.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,538,967,588,300.67/8,205,864.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,571,077.31

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