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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,867,656.26, 12,236,326.02 and 4,999,946.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,867,656.26, 12,236,326.02 and 4,999,946.76 is: 6,899,340.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,867,656.26 : 12,236,326.02 = 4,999,946.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,867,656.26/12,236,326.02 = 4,999,946.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,867,656.26x = 12,236,326.02 × 4,999,946.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,867,656.26x = 61,180,978,638,002.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,180,978,638,002.69/8,867,656.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,899,340.35

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