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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,747.93, 10,141.04 and 3,975.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,747.93, 10,141.04 and 3,975.01 is: 5,973.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,747.93 : 10,141.04 = 3,975.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,747.93/10,141.04 = 3,975.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,747.93x = 10,141.04 × 3,975.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,747.93x = 40,310,720.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,310,720.00/6,747.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,973.79

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