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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,290.82, 12,432.32 and 3,356.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,290.82, 12,432.32 and 3,356.70 is: 5,033.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,290.82 : 12,432.32 = 3,356.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,290.82/12,432.32 = 3,356.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,290.82x = 12,432.32 × 3,356.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,290.82x = 41,731,576.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,731,576.94/8,290.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,033.47

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