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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,989,357.70, 13,484,430.15 and 2,600,255.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,989,357.70, 13,484,430.15 and 2,600,255.90 is: 3,900,497.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,989,357.70 : 13,484,430.15 = 2,600,255.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,989,357.70/13,484,430.15 = 2,600,255.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,989,357.70x = 13,484,430.15 × 2,600,255.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,989,357.70x = 35,062,969,055,675.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,062,969,055,675.38/8,989,357.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,900,497.70

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