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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,654.51, 8,481.63 and 1,956.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,654.51, 8,481.63 and 1,956.51 is: 2,934.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,654.51 : 8,481.63 = 1,956.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,654.51/8,481.63 = 1,956.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,654.51x = 8,481.63 × 1,956.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,654.51x = 16,594,400.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,594,400.33/5,654.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,934.72

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