Two yachts started from the same port at the same time. Yacht A sails at a velocity of 9 miles per hour 34°46’7’’ due west and Yacht B sails at a velocity of 6 miles per hour 25°13’53’’ due east. After 40 minutes, how far apart are they from each other?

Two yachts started from the same port at the same time. Yacht A sails at a velocity of 9 miles per hour 34°46’7’’ due west and Yacht B sails at a velocity of 6 miles per hour 25°13’53’’ due east. After 40 minutes, how far apart are they from each other?

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