Alright, let's work through 8993 times 96 step by step
8993 × 96 = 96 × (8993)
+ 96 × 3 which equals 288
+ 96 × 90 that is equal 8640
+ 96 × 900 producing 86400
+ 96 × 8000 that is equal 768000

= 863328
