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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,626,920.48, 12,942,217.44 and 2,561,669.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,626,920.48, 12,942,217.44 and 2,561,669.64 is: 3,843,049.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,626,920.48 : 12,942,217.44 = 2,561,669.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,626,920.48/12,942,217.44 = 2,561,669.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,626,920.48x = 12,942,217.44 × 2,561,669.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,626,920.48x = 33,153,685,490,326.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,153,685,490,326.52/8,626,920.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,843,049.85

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