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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,429,235.92, 12,636,103.68 and 3,036,567.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,429,235.92, 12,636,103.68 and 3,036,567.56 is: 4,552,059.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,429,235.92 : 12,636,103.68 = 3,036,567.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,429,235.92/12,636,103.68 = 3,036,567.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,429,235.92x = 12,636,103.68 × 3,036,567.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,429,235.92x = 38,370,382,519,484.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,370,382,519,484.62/8,429,235.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,552,059.39

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