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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,451.67, 15,677.52 and 2,554.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,451.67, 15,677.52 and 2,554.17 is: 3,831.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,451.67 : 15,677.52 = 2,554.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,451.67/15,677.52 = 2,554.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,451.67x = 15,677.52 × 2,554.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,451.67x = 40,042,982.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,042,982.89/10,451.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,831.25

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