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