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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,541,962.87, 12,814,826.49 and 2,476,947.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,541,962.87, 12,814,826.49 and 2,476,947.81 is: 3,715,967.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,541,962.87 : 12,814,826.49 = 2,476,947.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,541,962.87/12,814,826.49 = 2,476,947.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,541,962.87x = 12,814,826.49 × 2,476,947.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,541,962.87x = 31,741,656,409,935.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,741,656,409,935.49/8,541,962.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,715,967.50

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