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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,588,016.36, 12,882,016.08 and 2,198,258.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,588,016.36, 12,882,016.08 and 2,198,258.52 is: 3,297,385.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,588,016.36 : 12,882,016.08 = 2,198,258.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,588,016.36/12,882,016.08 = 2,198,258.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,588,016.36x = 12,882,016.08 × 2,198,258.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,588,016.36x = 28,318,001,602,637.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,318,001,602,637.00/8,588,016.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,297,385.61

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