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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,740.13, 17,610.16 and 2,975.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,740.13, 17,610.16 and 2,975.02 is: 4,462.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,740.13 : 17,610.16 = 2,975.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,740.13/17,610.16 = 2,975.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,740.13x = 17,610.16 × 2,975.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,740.13x = 52,390,475.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,390,475.28/11,740.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,462.51

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