The Pro version of Quick Index has an option to automatically prepend the Headings in the content with the numbers used in the index.
For example, this Index:
...would convert the Headings in the content to:
1. Fruit
Fruit is yummy.
1.1. Apples
Apples are round and delicious.
1.1. Bananas
Bananaaaaas!
2. Animals
Furry animals!
1.1. Cats
Aaah... a cat :)
1.1. Dogs
Sit!