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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,668,317.48, 11,961,251.36 and 4,998,440.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,668,317.48, 11,961,251.36 and 4,998,440.36 is: 6,897,255.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,668,317.48 : 11,961,251.36 = 4,998,440.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,668,317.48/11,961,251.36 = 4,998,440.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,668,317.48x = 11,961,251.36 × 4,998,440.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,668,317.48x = 59,787,601,553,928.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,787,601,553,928.89/8,668,317.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,897,255.63

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