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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,740.14, 17,610.28 and 2,975.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,740.14, 17,610.28 and 2,975.08 is: 4,462.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,740.14 : 17,610.28 = 2,975.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,740.14/17,610.28 = 2,975.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,740.14x = 17,610.28 × 2,975.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,740.14x = 52,391,991.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,391,991.82/11,740.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,462.64

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