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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,639, 9,958.50 and 2,022

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,639, 9,958.50 and 2,022 is: 3,033

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,639 : 9,958.50 = 2,022 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,639/9,958.50 = 2,022/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,639x = 9,958.50 × 2,022
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,639x = 20,136,087
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,136,087/6,639
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,033

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