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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,245,383.74, 12,368,170.82 and 2,488,167.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,245,383.74, 12,368,170.82 and 2,488,167.24 is: 3,732,279.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,245,383.74 : 12,368,170.82 = 2,488,167.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,245,383.74/12,368,170.82 = 2,488,167.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,245,383.74x = 12,368,170.82 × 2,488,167.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,245,383.74x = 30,774,077,453,047.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,774,077,453,047.94/8,245,383.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,732,279.59

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