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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,729,295.93, 12,046,798.62 and 4,861,816.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,729,295.93, 12,046,798.62 and 4,861,816.02 is: 6,709,512.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,729,295.93 : 12,046,798.62 = 4,861,816.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,729,295.93/12,046,798.62 = 4,861,816.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,729,295.93x = 12,046,798.62 × 4,861,816.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,729,295.93x = 58,569,318,520,429.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,569,318,520,429.88/8,729,295.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,709,512.31

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