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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,652,629.61, 12,977,952.96 and 2,263,498.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,652,629.61, 12,977,952.96 and 2,263,498.65 is: 3,394,988.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,652,629.61 : 12,977,952.96 = 2,263,498.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,652,629.61/12,977,952.96 = 2,263,498.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,652,629.61x = 12,977,952.96 × 2,263,498.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,652,629.61x = 29,375,579,004,723.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,375,579,004,723.50/8,652,629.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,394,988.61

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