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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,858,048.64, 13,282,264.79 and 3,994,664.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,858,048.64, 13,282,264.79 and 3,994,664.80 is: 5,989,828.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,858,048.64 : 13,282,264.79 = 3,994,664.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,858,048.64/13,282,264.79 = 3,994,664.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,858,048.64x = 13,282,264.79 × 3,994,664.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,858,048.64x = 53,058,195,600,919.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,058,195,600,919.06/8,858,048.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,989,828.89

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