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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,167.65, 9,891.32 and 3,980.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,167.65, 9,891.32 and 3,980.84 is: 5,493.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,167.65 : 9,891.32 = 3,980.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,167.65/9,891.32 = 3,980.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,167.65x = 9,891.32 × 3,980.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,167.65x = 39,375,692.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,375,692.95/7,167.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,493.53

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