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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,573.32, 10,451.29 and 4,170.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,573.32, 10,451.29 and 4,170.73 is: 5,755.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,573.32 : 10,451.29 = 4,170.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,573.32/10,451.29 = 4,170.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,573.32x = 10,451.29 × 4,170.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,573.32x = 43,589,508.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,589,508.74/7,573.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,755.67

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