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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,278,963.73, 12,417,467.57 and 2,214,165.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,278,963.73, 12,417,467.57 and 2,214,165.49 is: 3,320,986.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,278,963.73 : 12,417,467.57 = 2,214,165.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,278,963.73/12,417,467.57 = 2,214,165.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,278,963.73x = 12,417,467.57 × 2,214,165.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,278,963.73x = 27,494,328,124,573.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,494,328,124,573.66/8,278,963.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,320,986.66

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