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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,855,946.72, 13,284,270 and 2,466,757.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,855,946.72, 13,284,270 and 2,466,757.44 is: 3,700,233.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,855,946.72 : 13,284,270 = 2,466,757.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,855,946.72/13,284,270 = 2,466,757.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,855,946.72x = 13,284,270 × 2,466,757.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,855,946.72x = 32,769,071,857,468.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,769,071,857,468.80/8,855,946.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,700,233.63

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