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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,293.44, 12,440.07 and 3,361.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,293.44, 12,440.07 and 3,361.90 is: 5,042.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,293.44 : 12,440.07 = 3,361.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,293.44/12,440.07 = 3,361.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,293.44x = 12,440.07 × 3,361.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,293.44x = 41,822,271.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,822,271.33/8,293.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,042.81

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