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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,436,137.28, 12,651,587.52 and 3,044,088

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,436,137.28, 12,651,587.52 and 3,044,088 is: 4,565,187.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,436,137.28 : 12,651,587.52 = 3,044,088 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,436,137.28/12,651,587.52 = 3,044,088/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,436,137.28x = 12,651,587.52 × 3,044,088
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,436,137.28x = 38,512,545,750,581.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,512,545,750,581.76/8,436,137.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,565,187.18

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