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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,666,096.85, 12,999,809.58 and 2,600,386.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,666,096.85, 12,999,809.58 and 2,600,386.74 is: 3,900,779.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,666,096.85 : 12,999,809.58 = 2,600,386.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,666,096.85/12,999,809.58 = 2,600,386.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,666,096.85x = 12,999,809.58 × 2,600,386.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,666,096.85x = 33,804,532,444,605.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,804,532,444,605.52/8,666,096.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,900,779.44

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