Coulomb's Law and net electric field

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Homework Statement



Two point charges q1 = -5.60 nC, and q2 = -14.0 nC are separated by 25.0 cm (see figure below).

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(a) Find the net electric field these charges produce at point A
magnitude 10360 N/C
direction is to the right

(b) Find the net electric field these charges produce at point B.
magnitude 6068.6 N/C
direction is to the right

(c) What would be the magnitude and direction of the electric force this combination of charges would produce on a proton at A?
magnitude ______ N
direction is to the right


The Attempt at a Solution


Okay well you can see that I figured out all of the answers except for the last magnitude, it seems to be really easy but I think I am just doing something little wrong, not sure.
Can someone please help with what I have to do?
Thank you!
 
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There is a strong hint in the units of the electric field you calculated: Newtons per Coulomb.
 
I'm still not quite sure where you're going with that. I tried a couple things but I ended with the wrong answer..