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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,520,966.60, 12,781,449.90 and 4,041,990.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,520,966.60, 12,781,449.90 and 4,041,990.60 is: 6,062,985.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,520,966.60 : 12,781,449.90 = 4,041,990.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,520,966.60/12,781,449.90 = 4,041,990.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,520,966.60x = 12,781,449.90 × 4,041,990.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,520,966.60x = 51,662,500,350,170.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,662,500,350,170.95/8,520,966.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,062,985.90

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