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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,910.53, 29,870.25 and 5,870.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,910.53, 29,870.25 and 5,870.40 is: 8,806.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,910.53 : 29,870.25 = 5,870.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,910.53/29,870.25 = 5,870.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,910.53x = 29,870.25 × 5,870.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,910.53x = 175,350,315.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,350,315.60/19,910.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,806.91

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