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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,741.54, 17,612.36 and 2,976.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,741.54, 17,612.36 and 2,976.46 is: 4,464.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,741.54 : 17,612.36 = 2,976.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,741.54/17,612.36 = 2,976.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,741.54x = 17,612.36 × 2,976.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,741.54x = 52,422,485.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,422,485.05/11,741.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,464.70

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