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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,845,431.48, 12,204,675.69 and 4,976,541

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,845,431.48, 12,204,675.69 and 4,976,541 is: 6,866,490.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,845,431.48 : 12,204,675.69 = 4,976,541 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,845,431.48/12,204,675.69 = 4,976,541/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,845,431.48x = 12,204,675.69 × 4,976,541
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,845,431.48x = 60,737,068,962,988.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,737,068,962,988.29/8,845,431.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,866,490.24

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