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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,477,189.40, 12,714,005.34 and 2,796,082.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,477,189.40, 12,714,005.34 and 2,796,082.68 is: 4,193,537.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,477,189.40 : 12,714,005.34 = 2,796,082.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,477,189.40/12,714,005.34 = 2,796,082.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,477,189.40x = 12,714,005.34 × 2,796,082.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,477,189.40x = 35,549,410,124,601.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,549,410,124,601.52/8,477,189.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,193,537.32

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