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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,536,996.38, 12,804,551.10 and 2,147,251.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,536,996.38, 12,804,551.10 and 2,147,251.26 is: 3,220,639.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,536,996.38 : 12,804,551.10 = 2,147,251.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,536,996.38/12,804,551.10 = 2,147,251.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,536,996.38x = 12,804,551.10 × 2,147,251.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,536,996.38x = 27,494,588,483,209.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,494,588,483,209.38/8,536,996.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,220,639.59

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