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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,847,465, 17,771,197.50 and 2,872,017

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,847,465, 17,771,197.50 and 2,872,017 is: 4,308,025.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,847,465 : 17,771,197.50 = 2,872,017 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,847,465/17,771,197.50 = 2,872,017/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,847,465x = 17,771,197.50 × 2,872,017
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,847,465x = 51,039,181,330,357.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,039,181,330,357.50/11,847,465
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,308,025.50

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