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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,740.39, 17,610.66 and 2,975.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,740.39, 17,610.66 and 2,975.33 is: 4,463.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,740.39 : 17,610.66 = 2,975.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,740.39/17,610.66 = 2,975.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,740.39x = 17,610.66 × 2,975.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,740.39x = 52,397,510.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,397,510.14/11,740.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,463.01

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