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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,372,628.72, 12,550,971.41 and 2,688,867.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,372,628.72, 12,550,971.41 and 2,688,867.22 is: 4,030,740.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,372,628.72 : 12,550,971.41 = 2,688,867.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,372,628.72/12,550,971.41 = 2,688,867.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,372,628.72x = 12,550,971.41 × 2,688,867.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,372,628.72x = 33,747,895,590,061.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,747,895,590,061.84/8,372,628.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,030,740.73

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