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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,993.56, 12,411.12 and 5,014.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,993.56, 12,411.12 and 5,014.60 is: 6,920.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,993.56 : 12,411.12 = 5,014.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,993.56/12,411.12 = 5,014.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,993.56x = 12,411.12 × 5,014.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,993.56x = 62,236,802.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,236,802.35/8,993.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,920.15

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