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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,845,824.78, 12,211,004.70 and 5,946,897

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,845,824.78, 12,211,004.70 and 5,946,897 is: 8,209,250.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,845,824.78 : 12,211,004.70 = 5,946,897 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,845,824.78/12,211,004.70 = 5,946,897/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,845,824.78x = 12,211,004.70 × 5,946,897
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,845,824.78x = 72,617,587,217,415.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,617,587,217,415.89/8,845,824.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,209,250.02

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