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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,993.43, 12,410.48 and 4,960.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,993.43, 12,410.48 and 4,960.96 is: 6,845.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,993.43 : 12,410.48 = 4,960.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,993.43/12,410.48 = 4,960.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,993.43x = 12,410.48 × 4,960.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,993.43x = 61,567,946.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,567,946.05/8,993.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,845.88

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