Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,724.24, 8,586 and 3,414
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 5,724.24, 8,586 and 3,414 is: 5,120.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
5,724.24 : 8,586 = 3,414 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
5,724.24/8,586 = 3,414/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
5,724.24x = 8,586 × 3,414 - Step 4: Simplify right side
5,724.24x = 29,312,604 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 29,312,604/5,724.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,120.79
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