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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,558,464.68, 12,838,444.24 and 2,168,717.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,558,464.68, 12,838,444.24 and 2,168,717.25 is: 3,253,265.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,558,464.68 : 12,838,444.24 = 2,168,717.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,558,464.68/12,838,444.24 = 2,168,717.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,558,464.68x = 12,838,444.24 × 2,168,717.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,558,464.68x = 27,842,955,475,607.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,842,955,475,607.55/8,558,464.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,253,265.22

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