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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,605,050, 12,907,575.96 and 2,621,418

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,605,050, 12,907,575.96 and 2,621,418 is: 3,932,127.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,605,050 : 12,907,575.96 = 2,621,418 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,605,050/12,907,575.96 = 2,621,418/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,605,050x = 12,907,575.96 × 2,621,418
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,605,050x = 33,836,151,957,911.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,836,151,957,911.28/8,605,050
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,932,127.29

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