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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,630,257.73, 12,947,494.28 and 2,872,980.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,630,257.73, 12,947,494.28 and 2,872,980.23 is: 4,310,171.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,630,257.73 : 12,947,494.28 = 2,872,980.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,630,257.73/12,947,494.28 = 2,872,980.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,630,257.73x = 12,947,494.28 × 2,872,980.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,630,257.73x = 37,197,895,015,375.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,197,895,015,375.71/8,630,257.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,310,171.98

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