Index.xml is missing in numbers file

I am trying to open a file that I created and worked on for long time month ago and now it's saying its invalid and can't be open, saying that index.xml is missing, how can I fix it? Please help me it's an important file and contains very important information!

Hi Mayasami,
These links might help you:
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/560558?start=0&tstart=0
http://www.mac-forums.com/forums/os-x-apps-games/52780-missing-index-xml-file-pa ges-help.html
Regards,
Ian.

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