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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,297.30, 6,033.50 and 4,297.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,297.30, 6,033.50 and 4,297.30 is: 6,033.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,297.30 : 6,033.50 = 4,297.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,297.30/6,033.50 = 4,297.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,297.30x = 6,033.50 × 4,297.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,297.30x = 25,927,759.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,927,759.55/4,297.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,033.50

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