Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,705.84, 8,558.76 and 3,878
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 5,705.84, 8,558.76 and 3,878 is: 5,817
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,705.84 : 8,558.76 = 3,878 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,705.84/8,558.76 = 3,878/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,705.84x = 8,558.76 × 3,878 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,705.84x = 33,190,871.28 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 33,190,871.28/5,705.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,817
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