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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,259,745.49, 12,774,202.74 and 5,997,609

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,259,745.49, 12,774,202.74 and 5,997,609 is: 8,273,950.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,259,745.49 : 12,774,202.74 = 5,997,609 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,259,745.49/12,774,202.74 = 5,997,609/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,259,745.49x = 12,774,202.74 × 5,997,609
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,259,745.49x = 76,614,673,321,248.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,614,673,321,248.66/9,259,745.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,273,950.23

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