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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,292.06, 12,438.02 and 3,360.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,292.06, 12,438.02 and 3,360.53 is: 5,040.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,292.06 : 12,438.02 = 3,360.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,292.06/12,438.02 = 3,360.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,292.06x = 12,438.02 × 3,360.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,292.06x = 41,798,353.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,798,353.64/8,292.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,040.77

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