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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,676.45, 8,514.57 and 2,554.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,676.45, 8,514.57 and 2,554.25 is: 3,831.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,676.45 : 8,514.57 = 2,554.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,676.45/8,514.57 = 2,554.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,676.45x = 8,514.57 × 2,554.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,676.45x = 21,748,307.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,748,307.43/5,676.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,831.32

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