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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,171,024.70, 12,256,537.05 and 2,785,755.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,171,024.70, 12,256,537.05 and 2,785,755.90 is: 4,178,633.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,171,024.70 : 12,256,537.05 = 2,785,755.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,171,024.70/12,256,537.05 = 2,785,755.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,171,024.70x = 12,256,537.05 × 2,785,755.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,171,024.70x = 34,143,720,400,606.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,143,720,400,606.10/8,171,024.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,178,633.85

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