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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,870.39, 13,310.09 and 5,910.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,870.39, 13,310.09 and 5,910.86 is: 8,869.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,870.39 : 13,310.09 = 5,910.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,870.39/13,310.09 = 5,910.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,870.39x = 13,310.09 × 5,910.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,870.39x = 78,674,026.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,674,026.80/8,870.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,869.29

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