Electrostats, Gauss Theorem qusetion: Struck in middle

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The discussion centers on calculating the volume charge density (ρ) from a non-uniform, spherically symmetric electric field defined by E=K·r^4, where K is a constant. The derived answer for the charge density is ρ=6Kr^3ε. Participants emphasize the application of Gauss's Law in its differential form, specifically using the equation 1/r²·d/dr(r²·E)=ρ/ε to arrive at the solution.

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1. The question is to find the volume charge density. Given is non uniform, but spherically symmetric electric field, E=K.r4, K being a constant. Original question can be viewed in image:
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* Question no. 53




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Answer is: ρ=6Kr3ε


The Attempt at a Solution



Tried solving so many times. Once, I got half the answer I should have got!
Solution steps are attached.:
dq251e.jpg

I got struck at the last equation,:
4Kεπr6=∫ ρ.dV
 
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Use gauss law in differential rather than integral form. 1/r^2*d/dr(r^2*E)=rho/epsilon
 

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