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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,375,255.78, 12,563,757.08 and 2,309,988.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,375,255.78, 12,563,757.08 and 2,309,988.52 is: 3,465,223.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,375,255.78 : 12,563,757.08 = 2,309,988.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,375,255.78/12,563,757.08 = 2,309,988.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,375,255.78x = 12,563,757.08 × 2,309,988.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,375,255.78x = 29,022,134,622,868.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,022,134,622,868.72/8,375,255.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,465,223.68

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