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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,573.98, 11,363.52 and 3,875.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,573.98, 11,363.52 and 3,875.22 is: 5,814.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,573.98 : 11,363.52 = 3,875.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,573.98/11,363.52 = 3,875.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,573.98x = 11,363.52 × 3,875.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,573.98x = 44,036,139.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,036,139.97/7,573.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,814.13

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