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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,031,256.68, 12,042,357.90 and 2,638,459.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,031,256.68, 12,042,357.90 and 2,638,459.14 is: 3,956,201.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,031,256.68 : 12,042,357.90 = 2,638,459.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,031,256.68/12,042,357.90 = 2,638,459.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,031,256.68x = 12,042,357.90 × 2,638,459.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,031,256.68x = 31,773,269,268,406.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,773,269,268,406.21/8,031,256.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,956,201.44

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