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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,453.15, 9,673.97 and 2,554.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,453.15, 9,673.97 and 2,554.89 is: 3,830.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,453.15 : 9,673.97 = 2,554.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,453.15/9,673.97 = 2,554.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,453.15x = 9,673.97 × 2,554.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,453.15x = 24,715,916.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,715,916.44/6,453.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,830.05

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