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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,411.36, 15,620.69 and 6,511.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,411.36, 15,620.69 and 6,511.21 is: 9,769.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,411.36 : 15,620.69 = 6,511.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,411.36/15,620.69 = 6,511.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,411.36x = 15,620.69 × 6,511.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,411.36x = 101,709,570.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,709,570.16/10,411.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,769.10

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