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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,560,214.73, 12,836,589.48 and 3,237,698.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,560,214.73, 12,836,589.48 and 3,237,698.25 is: 4,855,135.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,560,214.73 : 12,836,589.48 = 3,237,698.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,560,214.73/12,836,589.48 = 3,237,698.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,560,214.73x = 12,836,589.48 × 3,237,698.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,560,214.73x = 41,561,003,295,364.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,561,003,295,364.41/8,560,214.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,855,135.60

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