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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,167.27, 9,890.69 and 3,980.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,167.27, 9,890.69 and 3,980.40 is: 5,492.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,167.27 : 9,890.69 = 3,980.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,167.27/9,890.69 = 3,980.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,167.27x = 9,890.69 × 3,980.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,167.27x = 39,368,902.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,368,902.48/7,167.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,492.87

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