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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,993.35, 12,410.24 and 5,014.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,993.35, 12,410.24 and 5,014.23 is: 6,919.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,993.35 : 12,410.24 = 5,014.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,993.35/12,410.24 = 5,014.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,993.35x = 12,410.24 × 5,014.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,993.35x = 62,227,797.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,227,797.72/8,993.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,919.31

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