A question about permutation group and its subgroups

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I have these two permutations of $S_{12}$:

$\alpha =(1\;3\;5\;7\;9)(2\;4\;6\;8\;10)(11\;12)$

$\beta=(1\;6\;8\;10)(2\;3\;5\;7)(4\;9)(11\;12)$

I need to prove that if $G$ is a subgroup of $S_{12}$ and $\alpha,\beta\in G$ then exist a permutation $\gamma \in G$ such that $\gamma(1) = 4$

Any hint? I have no idea how to demonstrate it.

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HINT: In $\alpha$ you see that $1$ and $9$ are in a cycle together, and in $\beta$ you see that $9$ and $4$ are in a cycle together, so...

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Hint: Apply $\alpha$ enough times and then apply $\beta$.

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Hint: if $G$ is a subgroup that contains these two elements, then $G$ contains any multiple and power of them. Then use cycle decomposition of your elements.