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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,040,555.96, 12,062,311.38 and 2,649,524.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,040,555.96, 12,062,311.38 and 2,649,524.28 is: 3,974,773.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,040,555.96 : 12,062,311.38 = 2,649,524.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,040,555.96/12,062,311.38 = 2,649,524.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,040,555.96x = 12,062,311.38 × 2,649,524.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,040,555.96x = 31,959,386,874,230.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,959,386,874,230.30/8,040,555.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,974,773.27

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