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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,955,829, 12,359,052.66 and 4,881,464.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,955,829, 12,359,052.66 and 4,881,464.20 is: 6,736,425.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,955,829 : 12,359,052.66 = 4,881,464.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,955,829/12,359,052.66 = 4,881,464.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,955,829x = 12,359,052.66 × 4,881,464.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,955,829x = 60,330,273,105,704.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,330,273,105,704.77/8,955,829
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,736,425.31

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