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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,910.66, 29,870.44 and 5,870.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,910.66, 29,870.44 and 5,870.52 is: 8,807.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,910.66 : 29,870.44 = 5,870.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,910.66/29,870.44 = 5,870.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,910.66x = 29,870.44 × 5,870.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,910.66x = 175,355,000.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,355,000.75/19,910.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,807.09

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