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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,664, 9,996 and 2,047

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,664, 9,996 and 2,047 is: 3,070.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,664 : 9,996 = 2,047 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,664/9,996 = 2,047/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,664x = 9,996 × 2,047
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,664x = 20,461,812
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,461,812/6,664
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,070.50

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