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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,210.68, 9,950.91 and 3,980.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,210.68, 9,950.91 and 3,980.61 is: 5,493.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,210.68 : 9,950.91 = 3,980.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,210.68/9,950.91 = 3,980.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,210.68x = 9,950.91 × 3,980.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,210.68x = 39,610,691.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,610,691.86/7,210.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,493.34

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