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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,652,636.48, 12,977,963.28 and 2,263,505.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,652,636.48, 12,977,963.28 and 2,263,505.52 is: 3,394,998.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,652,636.48 : 12,977,963.28 = 2,263,505.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,652,636.48/12,977,963.28 = 2,263,505.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,652,636.48x = 12,977,963.28 × 2,263,505.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,652,636.48x = 29,375,691,522,637.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,375,691,522,637.30/8,652,636.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,394,998.92

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