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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,599,521.52, 12,901,148.52 and 2,615,734

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,599,521.52, 12,901,148.52 and 2,615,734 is: 3,924,168.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,599,521.52 : 12,901,148.52 = 2,615,734 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,599,521.52/12,901,148.52 = 2,615,734/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,599,521.52x = 12,901,148.52 × 2,615,734
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,599,521.52x = 33,745,972,822,813.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,745,972,822,813.68/8,599,521.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,924,168.66

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