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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,741.67, 17,612.55 and 2,976.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,741.67, 17,612.55 and 2,976.59 is: 4,464.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,741.67 : 17,612.55 = 2,976.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,741.67/17,612.55 = 2,976.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,741.67x = 17,612.55 × 2,976.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,741.67x = 52,425,384.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,425,384.24/11,741.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,464.90

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