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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,633, 9,949.50 and 2,529

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,633, 9,949.50 and 2,529 is: 3,793.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,633 : 9,949.50 = 2,529 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,633/9,949.50 = 2,529/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,633x = 9,949.50 × 2,529
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,633x = 25,162,285.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,162,285.50/6,633
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,793.50

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