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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,397,593.16, 12,598,388.72 and 2,717,817.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,397,593.16, 12,598,388.72 and 2,717,817.47 is: 4,077,373.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,397,593.16 : 12,598,388.72 = 2,717,817.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,397,593.16/12,598,388.72 = 2,717,817.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,397,593.16x = 12,598,388.72 × 2,717,817.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,397,593.16x = 34,240,120,985,165.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,240,120,985,165.64/8,397,593.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,077,373.16

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