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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,492,542.61, 12,726,216.67 and 6,237,658.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,492,542.61, 12,726,216.67 and 6,237,658.13 is: 9,347,234.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,492,542.61 : 12,726,216.67 = 6,237,658.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,492,542.61/12,726,216.67 = 6,237,658.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,492,542.61x = 12,726,216.67 × 6,237,658.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,492,542.61x = 79,381,788,844,578.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,381,788,844,578.73/8,492,542.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,347,234.68

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