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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,993.84, 12,411.23 and 5,014.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,993.84, 12,411.23 and 5,014.86 is: 6,920.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,993.84 : 12,411.23 = 5,014.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,993.84/12,411.23 = 5,014.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,993.84x = 12,411.23 × 5,014.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,993.84x = 62,240,579.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,240,579.07/8,993.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,920.36

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