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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,867,642.76, 12,236,307.39 and 4,999,933.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,867,642.76, 12,236,307.39 and 4,999,933.26 is: 6,899,321.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,867,642.76 : 12,236,307.39 = 4,999,933.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,867,642.76/12,236,307.39 = 4,999,933.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,867,642.76x = 12,236,307.39 × 4,999,933.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,867,642.76x = 61,180,720,298,844.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,180,720,298,844.79/8,867,642.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,899,321.72

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