To obtain the result of 9 using the numbers 4, 4, 4, and 8 with the operations of addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication, one possible solution is:

$(8 \div 4) + (4 + 4) = 2 + 8 = 9$

Steps:

1. Divide 8 by 4 to get 2.
2. Add the other two 4's: $4 + 4 = 8$.
3. Add 2 and 8 to get the final result: $2 + 8 = 9$.

Would you like more details or have any other questions?

Here are 5 related questions:

1. Can you create another expression using the same numbers to get a different result?
2. How can you modify this expression to get a higher number, like 12?
3. Can you find a way to use all four 4's to get 0?
4. What combinations of 4, 4, 4, and 8 give a result of 16?
5. How can you use these operations to get a result of 7?

Tip: When solving puzzles with basic operations, always try grouping terms in different ways to explore more solutions.