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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,777.08, 29,669.94 and 5,925

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,777.08, 29,669.94 and 5,925 is: 8,888.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,777.08 : 29,669.94 = 5,925 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,777.08/29,669.94 = 5,925/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,777.08x = 29,669.94 × 5,925
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,777.08x = 175,794,394.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,794,394.50/19,777.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,888.79

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