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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,568,669.48, 12,853,048.20 and 2,888,943

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,568,669.48, 12,853,048.20 and 2,888,943 is: 4,333,429.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,568,669.48 : 12,853,048.20 = 2,888,943 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,568,669.48/12,853,048.20 = 2,888,943/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,568,669.48x = 12,853,048.20 × 2,888,943
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,568,669.48x = 37,131,723,626,052.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,131,723,626,052.60/8,568,669.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,333,429.33

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