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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,293.08, 12,439.58 and 3,362.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,293.08, 12,439.58 and 3,362.70 is: 5,044.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,293.08 : 12,439.58 = 3,362.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,293.08/12,439.58 = 3,362.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,293.08x = 12,439.58 × 3,362.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,293.08x = 41,830,575.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,830,575.67/8,293.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,044.03

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