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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,740.53, 17,610.84 and 2,975.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,740.53, 17,610.84 and 2,975.43 is: 4,463.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,740.53 : 17,610.84 = 2,975.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,740.53/17,610.84 = 2,975.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,740.53x = 17,610.84 × 2,975.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,740.53x = 52,399,821.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,399,821.66/11,740.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,463.16

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