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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,292.28, 12,429.23 and 3,360.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,292.28, 12,429.23 and 3,360.46 is: 5,036.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,292.28 : 12,429.23 = 3,360.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,292.28/12,429.23 = 3,360.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,292.28x = 12,429.23 × 3,360.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,292.28x = 41,767,907.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,767,907.57/8,292.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,036.96

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