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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,908.37, 29,858.03 and 5,869.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,908.37, 29,858.03 and 5,869.35 is: 8,802.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,908.37 : 29,858.03 = 5,869.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,908.37/29,858.03 = 5,869.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,908.37x = 29,858.03 × 5,869.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,908.37x = 175,247,228.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,247,228.38/19,908.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,802.69

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