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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,292.22, 12,427.36 and 3,356.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,292.22, 12,427.36 and 3,356.02 is: 5,029.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,292.22 : 12,427.36 = 3,356.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,292.22/12,427.36 = 3,356.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,292.22x = 12,427.36 × 3,356.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,292.22x = 41,706,468.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,706,468.71/8,292.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,029.59

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