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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,269.40, 6,389.70 and 4,269.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,269.40, 6,389.70 and 4,269.40 is: 6,389.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,269.40 : 6,389.70 = 4,269.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,269.40/6,389.70 = 4,269.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,269.40x = 6,389.70 × 4,269.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,269.40x = 27,280,185.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,280,185.18/4,269.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,389.70

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