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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,295,512.42, 12,443,307.96 and 2,538,236.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,295,512.42, 12,443,307.96 and 2,538,236.88 is: 3,807,367.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,295,512.42 : 12,443,307.96 = 2,538,236.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,295,512.42/12,443,307.96 = 2,538,236.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,295,512.42x = 12,443,307.96 × 2,538,236.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,295,512.42x = 31,584,063,173,269.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,584,063,173,269.57/8,295,512.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,807,367.35

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