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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,666,145.60, 12,995,719.20 and 2,983,444.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,666,145.60, 12,995,719.20 and 2,983,444.80 is: 4,473,962.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,666,145.60 : 12,995,719.20 = 2,983,444.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,666,145.60/12,995,719.20 = 2,983,444.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,666,145.60x = 12,995,719.20 × 2,983,444.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,666,145.60x = 38,772,010,869,500.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,772,010,869,500.16/8,666,145.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,473,962.55

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