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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,897,314.96, 11,846,695.32 and 2,217,501

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,897,314.96, 11,846,695.32 and 2,217,501 is: 3,326,454.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,897,314.96 : 11,846,695.32 = 2,217,501 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,897,314.96/11,846,695.32 = 2,217,501/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,897,314.96x = 11,846,695.32 × 2,217,501
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,897,314.96x = 26,270,058,718,795.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,270,058,718,795.32/7,897,314.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,326,454.48

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