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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,146,394.58, 12,221,165.40 and 3,097,312.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,146,394.58, 12,221,165.40 and 3,097,312.50 is: 4,646,567.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,146,394.58 : 12,221,165.40 = 3,097,312.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,146,394.58/12,221,165.40 = 3,097,312.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,146,394.58x = 12,221,165.40 × 3,097,312.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,146,394.58x = 37,852,768,357,987.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,852,768,357,987.50/8,146,394.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,646,567.02

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