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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,276,215.70, 12,406,272.26 and 3,957,143.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,276,215.70, 12,406,272.26 and 3,957,143.54 is: 5,931,865.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,276,215.70 : 12,406,272.26 = 3,957,143.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,276,215.70/12,406,272.26 = 3,957,143.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,276,215.70x = 12,406,272.26 × 3,957,143.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,276,215.70x = 49,093,400,077,001.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,093,400,077,001.70/8,276,215.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,931,865.71

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