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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,171,837.70, 12,257,756.55 and 2,786,568.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,171,837.70, 12,257,756.55 and 2,786,568.90 is: 4,179,853.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,171,837.70 : 12,257,756.55 = 2,786,568.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,171,837.70/12,257,756.55 = 2,786,568.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,171,837.70x = 12,257,756.55 × 2,786,568.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,171,837.70x = 34,157,083,186,001.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,157,083,186,001.30/8,171,837.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,179,853.35

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