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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,787,996.80, 14,681,995.20 and 2,599,516.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,787,996.80, 14,681,995.20 and 2,599,516.80 is: 3,899,275.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,787,996.80 : 14,681,995.20 = 2,599,516.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,787,996.80/14,681,995.20 = 2,599,516.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,787,996.80x = 14,681,995.20 × 2,599,516.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,787,996.80x = 38,166,093,179,919.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,166,093,179,919.35/9,787,996.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,899,275.20

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