Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,591.29, 8,387 and 2,428
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 5,591.29, 8,387 and 2,428 is: 3,642.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,591.29 : 8,387 = 2,428 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,591.29/8,387 = 2,428/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,591.29x = 8,387 × 2,428 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,591.29x = 20,363,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,363,636/5,591.29 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,642.03
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