The next number in the sequence is 9.
To understand the pattern, let’s break down the sequence:
- The first number is 9.
- The second number, 3, is obtained by dividing the first number (9) by 3.
- The third number, 1, comes from dividing the second number (3) by 3.
- The fourth number is again 1, which indicates that we are repeating the last result.
- Finally, the fifth number is 3, which appears to be the second number in the sequence.
Given this pattern, the sequence seems to oscillate between numbers that are derived from the original number and others that repeat. This leads us back to the original number, 9, making it the logical next number in the sequence.