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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,599,702.52, 12,901,420.02 and 2,615,915

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,599,702.52, 12,901,420.02 and 2,615,915 is: 3,924,440.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,599,702.52 : 12,901,420.02 = 2,615,915 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,599,702.52/12,901,420.02 = 2,615,915/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,599,702.52x = 12,901,420.02 × 2,615,915
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,599,702.52x = 33,749,018,151,618.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,749,018,151,618.30/8,599,702.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,924,440.19

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