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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,993.65, 12,410.77 and 5,014.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,993.65, 12,410.77 and 5,014.68 is: 6,920.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,993.65 : 12,410.77 = 5,014.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,993.65/12,410.77 = 5,014.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,993.65x = 12,410.77 × 5,014.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,993.65x = 62,236,040.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,236,040.10/8,993.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,920.00

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