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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,573.21, 11,354.68 and 3,872.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,573.21, 11,354.68 and 3,872.43 is: 5,806.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,573.21 : 11,354.68 = 3,872.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,573.21/11,354.68 = 3,872.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,573.21x = 11,354.68 × 3,872.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,573.21x = 43,970,203.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,970,203.47/7,573.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,806.02

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