Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,633, 9,949.50 and 2,016
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 6,633, 9,949.50 and 2,016 is: 3,024
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,633 : 9,949.50 = 2,016 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,633/9,949.50 = 2,016/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,633x = 9,949.50 × 2,016 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,633x = 20,058,192 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 20,058,192/6,633 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,024
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