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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,292.70, 5,995.20 and 4,292.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,292.70, 5,995.20 and 4,292.70 is: 5,995.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,292.70 : 5,995.20 = 4,292.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,292.70/5,995.20 = 4,292.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,292.70x = 5,995.20 × 4,292.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,292.70x = 25,735,595.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,735,595.04/4,292.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,995.20

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