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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,573.13, 10,450.92 and 4,261.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,573.13, 10,450.92 and 4,261.13 is: 5,880.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,573.13 : 10,450.92 = 4,261.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,573.13/10,450.92 = 4,261.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,573.13x = 10,450.92 × 4,261.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,573.13x = 44,532,676.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,532,676.49/7,573.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,880.36

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