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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,993.49, 12,410.96 and 5,014.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,993.49, 12,410.96 and 5,014.65 is: 6,920.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,993.49 : 12,410.96 = 5,014.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,993.49/12,410.96 = 5,014.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,993.49x = 12,410.96 × 5,014.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,993.49x = 62,236,620.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,236,620.56/8,993.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,920.19

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