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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,571,043.56, 12,856,196.70 and 2,587,233

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,571,043.56, 12,856,196.70 and 2,587,233 is: 3,880,738.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,571,043.56 : 12,856,196.70 = 2,587,233 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,571,043.56/12,856,196.70 = 2,587,233/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,571,043.56x = 12,856,196.70 × 2,587,233
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,571,043.56x = 33,261,976,356,731.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,261,976,356,731.10/8,571,043.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,880,738.22

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