Electrostats, Gauss Theorem qusetion: Struck in middle

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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




Homework Equations


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.:
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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