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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,740.65, 17,610.99 and 2,975.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,740.65, 17,610.99 and 2,975.56 is: 4,463.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,740.65 : 17,610.99 = 2,975.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,740.65/17,610.99 = 2,975.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,740.65x = 17,610.99 × 2,975.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,740.65x = 52,402,557.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,402,557.40/11,740.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,463.34

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