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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,740.08, 17,610.14 and 2,975.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,740.08, 17,610.14 and 2,975.67 is: 4,463.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,740.08 : 17,610.14 = 2,975.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,740.08/17,610.14 = 2,975.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,740.08x = 17,610.14 × 2,975.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,740.08x = 52,401,965.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,401,965.29/11,740.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,463.51

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