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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,454.98, 9,673.97 and 2,557.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,454.98, 9,673.97 and 2,557.26 is: 3,832.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,454.98 : 9,673.97 = 2,557.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,454.98/9,673.97 = 2,557.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,454.98x = 9,673.97 × 2,557.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,454.98x = 24,738,843.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,738,843.74/6,454.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,832.52

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