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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,744,942.36, 12,068,078.28 and 4,877,714

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,744,942.36, 12,068,078.28 and 4,877,714 is: 6,731,277.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,744,942.36 : 12,068,078.28 = 4,877,714 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,744,942.36/12,068,078.28 = 4,877,714/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,744,942.36x = 12,068,078.28 × 4,877,714
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,744,942.36x = 58,864,634,379,451.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,864,634,379,451.91/8,744,942.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,731,277.57

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