I can't open a Numbers 08 file in Numbers 3.2. Why is that?

I restored an old Numbers 08 file from my backup disk but I can't open it with the new version 3.2.2
I keep getting a message that says:
"This spreadsheet can’t be opened because it’s too old.
To open it, save it with Numbers ’09 first."
I only have the new version of Numbers (3.2.2) and my old mac is gone (the one with which I created the document), so I can't save it with Numbers '09 as I am asked to do.
Does any one knows how to work around this problem?
Thanks!

Hi Billy,
If you have AppleCare on your new computer, call them and ask for help. They may send you an iWork '09 disk to use as a bridge. Or you can purchase one on Amazon, for less than $30 last time I looked. In either case, run Software Update immediately after installing the disk to get the version that runs with your new OS.
if you don't want to or can't do any of that, you are welcome to send the file to me and I'll send it back to you in Version 2 or Version 3 format, or both if you wish.
My email address is in my profile.
Jerry

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