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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,845,797.77, 12,210,967.44 and 5,946,870

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,845,797.77, 12,210,967.44 and 5,946,870 is: 8,209,212.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,845,797.77 : 12,210,967.44 = 5,946,870 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,845,797.77/12,210,967.44 = 5,946,870/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,845,797.77x = 12,210,967.44 × 5,946,870
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,845,797.77x = 72,617,035,939,912.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,617,035,939,912.80/8,845,797.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,209,212.77

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