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Let the common tangents to the curves $$4({x^2} + {y^2}) = 9$$ and $${y^2} = 4x$$ intersect at the point Q. Let an ellipse, centered at the origin O, has lengths of semi-minor and semi-major axes equal to OQ and 6, respectively. If e and l respectively denote the eccentricity and the length of the latus rectum of this ellipse, then $${l \over {{e^2}}}$$ is equal to ______________.

✓ Correct answer: 4

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