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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,626,811.85, 12,942,902.72 and 2,561,575.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,626,811.85, 12,942,902.72 and 2,561,575.19 is: 3,843,160.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,626,811.85 : 12,942,902.72 = 2,561,575.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,626,811.85/12,942,902.72 = 2,561,575.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,626,811.85x = 12,942,902.72 × 2,561,575.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,626,811.85x = 33,154,218,435,824.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,154,218,435,824.94/8,626,811.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,843,160.02

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