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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,546,962.80, 12,820,444.20 and 2,481,682.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,546,962.80, 12,820,444.20 and 2,481,682.80 is: 3,722,524.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,546,962.80 : 12,820,444.20 = 2,481,682.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,546,962.80/12,820,444.20 = 2,481,682.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,546,962.80x = 12,820,444.20 × 2,481,682.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,546,962.80x = 31,816,275,859,499.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,816,275,859,499.75/8,546,962.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,722,524.20

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