A trapezoidal fuel tank has a height of 9 feet, one base of 28.875 inches and another base of 41.125 inches. If this tank can hold 7893.82 pounds of jet fuel, what is the width of the tank to the closest foot?

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A trapezoidal fuel tank has a height of 9 feet, one base of 28.875 inches and another base of 41.125 inches. If this tank can hold 7893.82 pounds of jet fuel, what is the width of the tank to the closest foot? 

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