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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,451.97, 15,677.89 and 2,554.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,451.97, 15,677.89 and 2,554.52 is: 3,831.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,451.97 : 15,677.89 = 2,554.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,451.97/15,677.89 = 2,554.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,451.97x = 15,677.89 × 2,554.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,451.97x = 40,049,398.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,049,398.79/10,451.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,831.76

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