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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,162,721.62, 12,244,082.36 and 2,975,720.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,162,721.62, 12,244,082.36 and 2,975,720.14 is: 4,463,580.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,162,721.62 : 12,244,082.36 = 2,975,720.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,162,721.62/12,244,082.36 = 2,975,720.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,162,721.62x = 12,244,082.36 × 2,975,720.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,162,721.62x = 36,434,962,428,981.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,434,962,428,981.93/8,162,721.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,463,580.18

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