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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,306,786.72, 12,460,097.04 and 2,627,012

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,306,786.72, 12,460,097.04 and 2,627,012 is: 3,940,491.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,306,786.72 : 12,460,097.04 = 2,627,012 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,306,786.72/12,460,097.04 = 2,627,012/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,306,786.72x = 12,460,097.04 × 2,627,012
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,306,786.72x = 32,732,824,445,244.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,732,824,445,244.48/8,306,786.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,940,491.74

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