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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,498,696.86, 12,748,027.47 and 2,663,330.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,498,696.86, 12,748,027.47 and 2,663,330.50 is: 3,994,990.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,498,696.86 : 12,748,027.47 = 2,663,330.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,498,696.86/12,748,027.47 = 2,663,330.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,498,696.86x = 12,748,027.47 × 2,663,330.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,498,696.86x = 33,952,210,375,688.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,952,210,375,688.84/8,498,696.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,994,990.17

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