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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,740.09, 17,610.15 and 2,975.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,740.09, 17,610.15 and 2,975.01 is: 4,462.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,740.09 : 17,610.15 = 2,975.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,740.09/17,610.15 = 2,975.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,740.09x = 17,610.15 × 2,975.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,740.09x = 52,390,372.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,390,372.35/11,740.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,462.52

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