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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,993.52, 12,410.96 and 5,015.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,993.52, 12,410.96 and 5,015.07 is: 6,920.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,993.52 : 12,410.96 = 5,015.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,993.52/12,410.96 = 5,015.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,993.52x = 12,410.96 × 5,015.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,993.52x = 62,241,808.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,241,808.09/8,993.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,920.74

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