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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,252,295.93, 12,377,859.24 and 2,186,893.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,252,295.93, 12,377,859.24 and 2,186,893.20 is: 3,280,184.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,252,295.93 : 12,377,859.24 = 2,186,893.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,252,295.93/12,377,859.24 = 2,186,893.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,252,295.93x = 12,377,859.24 × 2,186,893.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,252,295.93x = 27,069,056,202,513.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,069,056,202,513.17/8,252,295.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,280,184.86

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