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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,361,591.84, 12,543,634.08 and 2,969,789.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,361,591.84, 12,543,634.08 and 2,969,789.28 is: 4,455,126.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,361,591.84 : 12,543,634.08 = 2,969,789.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,361,591.84/12,543,634.08 = 2,969,789.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,361,591.84x = 12,543,634.08 × 2,969,789.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,361,591.84x = 37,251,950,023,026.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,251,950,023,026.66/8,361,591.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,455,126.58

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