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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,171,577.64, 12,259,351.74 and 2,491,902.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,171,577.64, 12,259,351.74 and 2,491,902.76 is: 3,738,459.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,171,577.64 : 12,259,351.74 = 2,491,902.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,171,577.64/12,259,351.74 = 2,491,902.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,171,577.64x = 12,259,351.74 × 2,491,902.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,171,577.64x = 30,549,112,436,716.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,549,112,436,716.80/8,171,577.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,738,459.55

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