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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,657,890.80, 12,983,774.40 and 2,976,793.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,657,890.80, 12,983,774.40 and 2,976,793.80 is: 4,464,137.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,657,890.80 : 12,983,774.40 = 2,976,793.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,657,890.80/12,983,774.40 = 2,976,793.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,657,890.80x = 12,983,774.40 × 2,976,793.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,657,890.80x = 38,650,019,134,518.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,650,019,134,518.72/8,657,890.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,464,137.98

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