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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,768.51, 10,154.21 and 3,997.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,768.51, 10,154.21 and 3,997.25 is: 5,996.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,768.51 : 10,154.21 = 3,997.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,768.51/10,154.21 = 3,997.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,768.51x = 10,154.21 × 3,997.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,768.51x = 40,588,905.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,588,905.73/6,768.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,996.73

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