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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,825,004.61, 12,179,643.95 and 4,958,273.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,825,004.61, 12,179,643.95 and 4,958,273.18 is: 6,843,056.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,825,004.61 : 12,179,643.95 = 4,958,273.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,825,004.61/12,179,643.95 = 4,958,273.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,825,004.61x = 12,179,643.95 × 4,958,273.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,825,004.61x = 60,390,001,982,079.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,390,001,982,079.05/8,825,004.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,843,056.14

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