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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,524,813.39, 12,785,679.62 and 2,458,053.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,524,813.39, 12,785,679.62 and 2,458,053.52 is: 3,686,636.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,524,813.39 : 12,785,679.62 = 2,458,053.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,524,813.39/12,785,679.62 = 2,458,053.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,524,813.39x = 12,785,679.62 × 2,458,053.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,524,813.39x = 31,427,884,839,327.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,427,884,839,327.99/8,524,813.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,686,636.10

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