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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,295,512.92, 12,443,308.71 and 2,538,237.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,295,512.92, 12,443,308.71 and 2,538,237.38 is: 3,807,368.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,295,512.92 : 12,443,308.71 = 2,538,237.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,295,512.92/12,443,308.71 = 2,538,237.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,295,512.92x = 12,443,308.71 × 2,538,237.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,295,512.92x = 31,584,071,298,601.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,584,071,298,601.58/8,295,512.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,807,368.10

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