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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,473,605.24, 12,706,274.70 and 3,006,849

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,473,605.24, 12,706,274.70 and 3,006,849 is: 4,508,806.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,473,605.24 : 12,706,274.70 = 3,006,849 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,473,605.24/12,706,274.70 = 3,006,849/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,473,605.24x = 12,706,274.70 × 3,006,849
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,473,605.24x = 38,205,849,375,420.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,205,849,375,420.30/8,473,605.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,508,806.85

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