Explanation:
Assuming the order matters....i.e. they stand up one at a time
(question does not state how the 4 are chosen)
9 choices for first
8 choices for second
7 choices for third
6 choices for fourth
9 x 8 x 7 x 6 = 3024 ways
this is 9 P 4 = 9!/5! = 3024