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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,372,635.96, 12,550,982.28 and 2,688,874.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,372,635.96, 12,550,982.28 and 2,688,874.48 is: 4,030,751.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,372,635.96 : 12,550,982.28 = 2,688,874.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,372,635.96/12,550,982.28 = 2,688,874.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,372,635.96x = 12,550,982.28 × 2,688,874.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,372,635.96x = 33,748,015,951,624.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,748,015,951,624.21/8,372,635.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,030,751.62

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