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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,421,187.98, 12,632,240.94 and 2,663,491.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,421,187.98, 12,632,240.94 and 2,663,491.32 is: 3,995,382.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,421,187.98 : 12,632,240.94 = 2,663,491.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,421,187.98/12,632,240.94 = 2,663,491.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,421,187.98x = 12,632,240.94 × 2,663,491.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,421,187.98x = 33,645,864,095,838.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,645,864,095,838.64/8,421,187.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,995,382.15

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