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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,081,962, 12,124,940.46 and 2,402,162.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,081,962, 12,124,940.46 and 2,402,162.62 is: 3,603,837.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,081,962 : 12,124,940.46 = 2,402,162.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,081,962/12,124,940.46 = 2,402,162.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,081,962x = 12,124,940.46 × 2,402,162.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,081,962x = 29,126,078,742,737.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,126,078,742,737.61/8,081,962
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,603,837.63

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