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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,586,041.90, 12,879,062.85 and 6,206,585.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,586,041.90, 12,879,062.85 and 6,206,585.90 is: 9,309,878.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,586,041.90 : 12,879,062.85 = 6,206,585.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,586,041.90/12,879,062.85 = 6,206,585.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,586,041.90x = 12,879,062.85 × 6,206,585.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,586,041.90x = 79,935,009,890,023.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,935,009,890,023.81/8,586,041.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,309,878.85

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