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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,372,624.84, 12,550,965.59 and 2,688,863.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,372,624.84, 12,550,965.59 and 2,688,863.34 is: 4,030,734.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,372,624.84 : 12,550,965.59 = 2,688,863.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,372,624.84/12,550,965.59 = 2,688,863.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,372,624.84x = 12,550,965.59 × 2,688,863.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,372,624.84x = 33,747,831,310,340.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,747,831,310,340.75/8,372,624.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,030,734.92

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