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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,968,159, 12,376,321.86 and 4,894,040.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,968,159, 12,376,321.86 and 4,894,040.44 is: 6,753,919.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,968,159 : 12,376,321.86 = 4,894,040.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,968,159/12,376,321.86 = 4,894,040.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,968,159x = 12,376,321.86 × 4,894,040.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,968,159x = 60,570,219,681,296.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,570,219,681,296.02/8,968,159
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,753,919.02

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