Physics Question from JEE Main 2023 · 29 January, Shift 1

A point charge $q_1 = 4q_0$ is placed at the origin. Another point charge $q_2 = -q_0$ is placed at $x = 12 \, \text{cm}$. The proton is placed on the $x$-axis so that the electrostatic force on the proton is zero. In this situation, the position of the proton from the origin is _____ $\text{cm}$.