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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,573.76, 10,451.84 and 4,429.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,573.76, 10,451.84 and 4,429.32 is: 6,112.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,573.76 : 10,451.84 = 4,429.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,573.76/10,451.84 = 4,429.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,573.76x = 10,451.84 × 4,429.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,573.76x = 46,294,543.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,294,543.95/7,573.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,112.49

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