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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,740.34, 17,611.13 and 2,975.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,740.34, 17,611.13 and 2,975.33 is: 4,463.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,740.34 : 17,611.13 = 2,975.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,740.34/17,611.13 = 2,975.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,740.34x = 17,611.13 × 2,975.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,740.34x = 52,398,974.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,398,974.89/11,740.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,463.16

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