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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,507,727.60, 12,761,591.40 and 2,524,095.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,507,727.60, 12,761,591.40 and 2,524,095.60 is: 3,786,143.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,507,727.60 : 12,761,591.40 = 2,524,095.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,507,727.60/12,761,591.40 = 2,524,095.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,507,727.60x = 12,761,591.40 × 2,524,095.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,507,727.60x = 32,211,476,701,737.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,211,476,701,737.84/8,507,727.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,786,143.40

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