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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,249,133.06, 12,370,746.96 and 2,856,335.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,249,133.06, 12,370,746.96 and 2,856,335.40 is: 4,283,480.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,249,133.06 : 12,370,746.96 = 2,856,335.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,249,133.06/12,370,746.96 = 2,856,335.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,249,133.06x = 12,370,746.96 × 2,856,335.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,249,133.06x = 35,335,002,466,290.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,335,002,466,290.38/8,249,133.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,283,480.73

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