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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,905,983.08, 12,290,261.10 and 4,831,601

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,905,983.08, 12,290,261.10 and 4,831,601 is: 6,667,611.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,905,983.08 : 12,290,261.10 = 4,831,601 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,905,983.08/12,290,261.10 = 4,831,601/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,905,983.08x = 12,290,261.10 × 4,831,601
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,905,983.08x = 59,381,637,821,021.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,381,637,821,021.10/8,905,983.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,667,611.79

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