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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,292.14, 12,441.62 and 3,360.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,292.14, 12,441.62 and 3,360.52 is: 5,042.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,292.14 : 12,441.62 = 3,360.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,292.14/12,441.62 = 3,360.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,292.14x = 12,441.62 × 3,360.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,292.14x = 41,810,250.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,810,250.63/8,292.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,042.16

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