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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,514,682, 17,270,261.20 and 6,791,546

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,514,682, 17,270,261.20 and 6,791,546 is: 9,372,333.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,514,682 : 17,270,261.20 = 6,791,546 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,514,682/17,270,261.20 = 6,791,546/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,514,682x = 17,270,261.20 × 6,791,546
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,514,682x = 117,291,773,371,815.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,291,773,371,815.19/12,514,682
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,372,333.50

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