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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,558.70, 6,386.50 and 4,558.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,558.70, 6,386.50 and 4,558.70 is: 6,386.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,558.70 : 6,386.50 = 4,558.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,558.70/6,386.50 = 4,558.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,558.70x = 6,386.50 × 4,558.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,558.70x = 29,114,137.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,114,137.55/4,558.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,386.50

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