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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,292.29, 12,429.24 and 3,360.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,292.29, 12,429.24 and 3,360.47 is: 5,036.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,292.29 : 12,429.24 = 3,360.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,292.29/12,429.24 = 3,360.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,292.29x = 12,429.24 × 3,360.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,292.29x = 41,768,026.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,768,026.00/8,292.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,036.97

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