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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,292.02, 12,444.50 and 3,365.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,292.02, 12,444.50 and 3,365.10 is: 5,050.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,292.02 : 12,444.50 = 3,365.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,292.02/12,444.50 = 3,365.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,292.02x = 12,444.50 × 3,365.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,292.02x = 41,876,986.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,876,986.95/8,292.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,050.28

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