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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,711,996.70, 12,022,845.72 and 4,791,918.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,711,996.70, 12,022,845.72 and 4,791,918.26 is: 6,613,006.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,711,996.70 : 12,022,845.72 = 4,791,918.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,711,996.70/12,022,845.72 = 4,791,918.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,711,996.70x = 12,022,845.72 × 4,791,918.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,711,996.70x = 57,612,493,942,830.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,612,493,942,830.85/8,711,996.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,613,006.86

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