Note: the Calculations for This Question Were Done Using Excel's

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Note: The calculations for this question were done using Excel's RATE function.
What nominal annual rate of interest compounded semi-annually is earned by quarterly deposits of $7327.00 made for six years if the balance just after the last deposit is $289 000.00?

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