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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,845,829.76, 12,211,011.60 and 5,946,902

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,845,829.76, 12,211,011.60 and 5,946,902 is: 8,209,256.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,845,829.76 : 12,211,011.60 = 5,946,902 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,845,829.76/12,211,011.60 = 5,946,902/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,845,829.76x = 12,211,011.60 × 5,946,902
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,845,829.76x = 72,617,689,306,063.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,617,689,306,063.20/8,845,829.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,209,256.94

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