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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,292.21, 12,437.84 and 3,360.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,292.21, 12,437.84 and 3,360.52 is: 5,040.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,292.21 : 12,437.84 = 3,360.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,292.21/12,437.84 = 3,360.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,292.21x = 12,437.84 × 3,360.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,292.21x = 41,797,610.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,797,610.08/8,292.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,040.59

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