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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,274,878, 12,409,964.76 and 3,483,656.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,274,878, 12,409,964.76 and 3,483,656.72 is: 5,224,494.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,274,878 : 12,409,964.76 = 3,483,656.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,274,878/12,409,964.76 = 3,483,656.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,274,878x = 12,409,964.76 × 3,483,656.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,274,878x = 43,232,057,131,137.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,232,057,131,137.19/8,274,878
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,224,494.81

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