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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,372,629.71, 12,550,972.91 and 2,688,868.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,372,629.71, 12,550,972.91 and 2,688,868.22 is: 4,030,742.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,372,629.71 : 12,550,972.91 = 2,688,868.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,372,629.71/12,550,972.91 = 2,688,868.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,372,629.71x = 12,550,972.91 × 2,688,868.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,372,629.71x = 33,747,912,111,580.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,747,912,111,580.71/8,372,629.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,030,742.23

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