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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,253,214.62, 12,379,088.07 and 2,861,744.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,253,214.62, 12,379,088.07 and 2,861,744.46 is: 4,292,362.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,253,214.62 : 12,379,088.07 = 2,861,744.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,253,214.62/12,379,088.07 = 2,861,744.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,253,214.62x = 12,379,088.07 × 2,861,744.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,253,214.62x = 35,425,786,704,174.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,425,786,704,174.59/8,253,214.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,292,362.23

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