Two ladders are leaning against a wall. the longer ladder is 7.2 ft long. the shorter ladder is 6 ft long. both ladders are leaning against the wall at the same angle measure. the base of the smaller ladder is 2.5 ft from the base of the wall.

how far away is the base of the longer ladder to the base of the wall?

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