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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,034,199.86, 12,049,969.77 and 2,642,917.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,034,199.86, 12,049,969.77 and 2,642,917.62 is: 3,963,938.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,034,199.86 : 12,049,969.77 = 2,642,917.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,034,199.86/12,049,969.77 = 2,642,917.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,034,199.86x = 12,049,969.77 × 2,642,917.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,034,199.86x = 31,847,077,425,600.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,847,077,425,600.35/8,034,199.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,963,938.91

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