Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,624, 9,936 and 2,007
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 6,624, 9,936 and 2,007 is: 3,010.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,624 : 9,936 = 2,007 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,624/9,936 = 2,007/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,624x = 9,936 × 2,007 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,624x = 19,941,552 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,941,552/6,624 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,010.50
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