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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,965,965, 12,373,034.58 and 5,746,701

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,965,965, 12,373,034.58 and 5,746,701 is: 7,930,449.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,965,965 : 12,373,034.58 = 5,746,701 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,965,965/12,373,034.58 = 5,746,701/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,965,965x = 12,373,034.58 × 5,746,701
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,965,965x = 71,104,130,193,920.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,104,130,193,920.58/8,965,965
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,930,449.23

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