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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,414.87, 5,095.67 and 3,047.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,414.87, 5,095.67 and 3,047.13 is: 4,546.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,414.87 : 5,095.67 = 3,047.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,414.87/5,095.67 = 3,047.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,414.87x = 5,095.67 × 3,047.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,414.87x = 15,527,168.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,527,168.93/3,414.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,546.93

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