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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,551,305.71, 12,826,958.56 and 2,161,558.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,551,305.71, 12,826,958.56 and 2,161,558.06 is: 3,242,337.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,551,305.71 : 12,826,958.56 = 2,161,558.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,551,305.71/12,826,958.56 = 2,161,558.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,551,305.71x = 12,826,958.56 × 2,161,558.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,551,305.71x = 27,726,215,660,654.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,726,215,660,654.00/8,551,305.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,242,337.09

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