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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,245,899, 12,369,635.82 and 2,564,597.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,245,899, 12,369,635.82 and 2,564,597.88 is: 3,847,141.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,245,899 : 12,369,635.82 = 2,564,597.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,245,899/12,369,635.82 = 2,564,597.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,245,899x = 12,369,635.82 × 2,564,597.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,245,899x = 31,723,141,800,344.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,723,141,800,344.06/8,245,899
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,847,141.69

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