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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,292.73, 12,435.45 and 3,361.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,292.73, 12,435.45 and 3,361.06 is: 5,040.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,292.73 : 12,435.45 = 3,361.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,292.73/12,435.45 = 3,361.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,292.73x = 12,435.45 × 3,361.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,292.73x = 41,796,293.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,796,293.58/8,292.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,040.11

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