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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,569,882.89, 12,854,899.67 and 2,180,142

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,569,882.89, 12,854,899.67 and 2,180,142 is: 3,270,232.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,569,882.89 : 12,854,899.67 = 2,180,142 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,569,882.89/12,854,899.67 = 2,180,142/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,569,882.89x = 12,854,899.67 × 2,180,142
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,569,882.89x = 28,025,506,665,452.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,025,506,665,452.43/8,569,882.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,270,232.16

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