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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,741.08, 17,611.64 and 2,976.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,741.08, 17,611.64 and 2,976.68 is: 4,465.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,741.08 : 17,611.64 = 2,976.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,741.08/17,611.64 = 2,976.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,741.08x = 17,611.64 × 2,976.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,741.08x = 52,424,216.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,424,216.56/11,741.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,465.03

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