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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,573.75, 10,451.78 and 4,261.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,573.75, 10,451.78 and 4,261.75 is: 5,881.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,573.75 : 10,451.78 = 4,261.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,573.75/10,451.78 = 4,261.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,573.75x = 10,451.78 × 4,261.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,573.75x = 44,542,873.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,542,873.42/7,573.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,881.22

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