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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,423,235.67, 12,636,250.32 and 2,956,912.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,423,235.67, 12,636,250.32 and 2,956,912.89 is: 4,435,859.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,423,235.67 : 12,636,250.32 = 2,956,912.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,423,235.67/12,636,250.32 = 2,956,912.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,423,235.67x = 12,636,250.32 × 2,956,912.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,423,235.67x = 37,364,291,452,474.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,364,291,452,474.62/8,423,235.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,435,859.68

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