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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,926,018, 12,317,858.76 and 4,851,658.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,926,018, 12,317,858.76 and 4,851,658.96 is: 6,695,264.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,926,018 : 12,317,858.76 = 4,851,658.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,926,018/12,317,858.76 = 4,851,658.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,926,018x = 12,317,858.76 × 4,851,658.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,926,018x = 59,762,049,820,968.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,762,049,820,968.48/8,926,018
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,695,264.32

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