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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,342,188.92, 12,508,711.56 and 2,583,323.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,342,188.92, 12,508,711.56 and 2,583,323.82 is: 3,873,569.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,342,188.92 : 12,508,711.56 = 2,583,323.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,342,188.92/12,508,711.56 = 2,583,323.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,342,188.92x = 12,508,711.56 × 2,583,323.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,342,188.92x = 32,314,052,530,457.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,314,052,530,457.36/8,342,188.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,873,569.98

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