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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,252,695.10, 12,379,589.40 and 2,187,342.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,252,695.10, 12,379,589.40 and 2,187,342.20 is: 3,281,158.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,252,695.10 : 12,379,589.40 = 2,187,342.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,252,695.10/12,379,589.40 = 2,187,342.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,252,695.10x = 12,379,589.40 × 2,187,342.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,252,695.10x = 27,078,398,313,292.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,078,398,313,292.68/8,252,695.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,281,158.21

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