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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,620,966.80, 12,930,981.40 and 2,637,334.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,620,966.80, 12,930,981.40 and 2,637,334.80 is: 3,955,858.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,620,966.80 : 12,930,981.40 = 2,637,334.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,620,966.80/12,930,981.40 = 2,637,334.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,620,966.80x = 12,930,981.40 × 2,637,334.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,620,966.80x = 34,103,327,244,372.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,103,327,244,372.72/8,620,966.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,955,858.78

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