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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,290.96, 12,441.56 and 3,360.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,290.96, 12,441.56 and 3,360.64 is: 5,043.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,290.96 : 12,441.56 = 3,360.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,290.96/12,441.56 = 3,360.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,290.96x = 12,441.56 × 3,360.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,290.96x = 41,811,604.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,811,604.20/8,290.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,043.04

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