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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,516,868.76, 12,777,316.62 and 2,759,592.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,516,868.76, 12,777,316.62 and 2,759,592.76 is: 4,140,041.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,516,868.76 : 12,777,316.62 = 2,759,592.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,516,868.76/12,777,316.62 = 2,759,592.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,516,868.76x = 12,777,316.62 × 2,759,592.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,516,868.76x = 35,260,190,436,779.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,260,190,436,779.66/8,516,868.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,140,041.54

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