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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,664,785.96, 12,999,252.54 and 2,681,153.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,664,785.96, 12,999,252.54 and 2,681,153.96 is: 4,022,372.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,664,785.96 : 12,999,252.54 = 2,681,153.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,664,785.96/12,999,252.54 = 2,681,153.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,664,785.96x = 12,999,252.54 × 2,681,153.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,664,785.96x = 34,852,997,424,661.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,852,997,424,661.05/8,664,785.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,022,372.58

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