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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,492,544.36, 12,726,219.30 and 6,237,659.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,492,544.36, 12,726,219.30 and 6,237,659.88 is: 9,347,237.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,492,544.36 : 12,726,219.30 = 6,237,659.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,492,544.36/12,726,219.30 = 6,237,659.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,492,544.36x = 12,726,219.30 × 6,237,659.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,492,544.36x = 79,381,827,551,691.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,381,827,551,691.69/8,492,544.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,347,237.32

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