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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,759,956.65, 12,087,545.94 and 4,891,984.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,759,956.65, 12,087,545.94 and 4,891,984.71 is: 6,750,271.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,759,956.65 : 12,087,545.94 = 4,891,984.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,759,956.65/12,087,545.94 = 4,891,984.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,759,956.65x = 12,087,545.94 × 4,891,984.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,759,956.65x = 59,132,089,919,902.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,132,089,919,902.58/8,759,956.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,750,271.98

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