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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,292.43, 12,441.37 and 3,029.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,292.43, 12,441.37 and 3,029.05 is: 4,544.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,292.43 : 12,441.37 = 3,029.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,292.43/12,441.37 = 3,029.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,292.43x = 12,441.37 × 3,029.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,292.43x = 37,685,483.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,685,483.99/8,292.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,544.57

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