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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,993.09, 12,410.54 and 5,014.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,993.09, 12,410.54 and 5,014.46 is: 6,920.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,993.09 : 12,410.54 = 5,014.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,993.09/12,410.54 = 5,014.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,993.09x = 12,410.54 × 5,014.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,993.09x = 62,232,204.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,232,204.00/8,993.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,920.00

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