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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,741.03, 17,611.59 and 2,975.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,741.03, 17,611.59 and 2,975.93 is: 4,463.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,741.03 : 17,611.59 = 2,975.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,741.03/17,611.59 = 2,975.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,741.03x = 17,611.59 × 2,975.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,741.03x = 52,410,859.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,410,859.03/11,741.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,463.91

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