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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,265.01, 9,955.89 and 6,565.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,265.01, 9,955.89 and 6,565.17 is: 8,996.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,265.01 : 9,955.89 = 6,565.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,265.01/9,955.89 = 6,565.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,265.01x = 9,955.89 × 6,565.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,265.01x = 65,362,110.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,362,110.35/7,265.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,996.84

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