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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,741.13, 17,611.66 and 2,976.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,741.13, 17,611.66 and 2,976.02 is: 4,464.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,741.13 : 17,611.66 = 2,976.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,741.13/17,611.66 = 2,976.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,741.13x = 17,611.66 × 2,976.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,741.13x = 52,412,634.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,412,634.10/11,741.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,464.02

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