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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,579,206.26, 12,868,802.13 and 2,189,458.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,579,206.26, 12,868,802.13 and 2,189,458.14 is: 3,284,185.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,579,206.26 : 12,868,802.13 = 2,189,458.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,579,206.26/12,868,802.13 = 2,189,458.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,579,206.26x = 12,868,802.13 × 2,189,458.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,579,206.26x = 28,175,703,575,577.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,175,703,575,577.84/8,579,206.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,284,185.36

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