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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,145.62, 4,711.14 and 3,036.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,145.62, 4,711.14 and 3,036.27 is: 4,547.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,145.62 : 4,711.14 = 3,036.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,145.62/4,711.14 = 3,036.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,145.62x = 4,711.14 × 3,036.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,145.62x = 14,304,293.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,304,293.05/3,145.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,547.37

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