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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,993.68, 12,406.56 and 7,316.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,993.68, 12,406.56 and 7,316.96 is: 10,093.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,993.68 : 12,406.56 = 7,316.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,993.68/12,406.56 = 7,316.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,993.68x = 12,406.56 × 7,316.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,993.68x = 90,778,303.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,778,303.26/8,993.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,093.57

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