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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,993.04, 12,410.55 and 4,960.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,993.04, 12,410.55 and 4,960.33 is: 6,845.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,993.04 : 12,410.55 = 4,960.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,993.04/12,410.55 = 4,960.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,993.04x = 12,410.55 × 4,960.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,993.04x = 61,560,488.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,560,488.62/8,993.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,845.35

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