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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,611.20, 15,897.60 and 6,502.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,611.20, 15,897.60 and 6,502.40 is: 9,741.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,611.20 : 15,897.60 = 6,502.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,611.20/15,897.60 = 6,502.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,611.20x = 15,897.60 × 6,502.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,611.20x = 103,372,554.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,372,554.24/10,611.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,741.83

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