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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,436,276, 12,656,571.84 and 2,452,644

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,436,276, 12,656,571.84 and 2,452,644 is: 3,679,593.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,436,276 : 12,656,571.84 = 2,452,644 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,436,276/12,656,571.84 = 2,452,644/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,436,276x = 12,656,571.84 × 2,452,644
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,436,276x = 31,042,064,983,944.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,042,064,983,944.96/8,436,276
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,679,593.34

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